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Obol 400 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 0.71 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Cilician city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sphinx seated left.
Comment
Göktürk 48; Mildenberg, Kleingeld 31; Troxell & Kagan –; Sunrise –.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Uncertain Cilician city, made of silver and weighing 0.71g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Cilician, during the 400 BC - 301 BC time period. It's fascinating to think about how this coin was used in everyday transactions and how it played a role in the economy of that time.
