© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Obol 400 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 0.76 g | 10.7 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Cilician city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 10.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#173502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle, with spread wings, standing left on the back of lion recumbent left; all within dotted square.
Comment
Göktürk 43.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma. It was widely used in trade and commerce, and its small size made it easy to handle and transport. Despite its small value, the Obol coin was an important part of the ancient Greek economy and was used in many everyday transactions.
