Obol (400 BC - 300 BC) front Obol (400 BC - 300 BC) back
Obol (400 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Obol 400 BC - 300 BC

 
Silver 0.61 g 11.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Pharai (Boeotia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 300 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.61 g
Diameter
11.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#152491
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Amphora. To the left, a vertical wheat ear above Φ A and all within concave circle

Script: Greek

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Pharai (Boeotia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was valued at one-sixth of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.