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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol 400 BC
400 BC year| Silver | 0.76 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Trikka (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 400 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, radiate and in long robes, walking left, playing with a lyre. In the left field, downwards and retrograde, the inscription. All in shallow incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΡΙ ΚΚΑ
ΑΘΛΑ
Comment
Moustaka, TRIKKAIΩN, p. 86 ff. and pl. 12 a.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Trikka (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.
