© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol 400 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 0.76 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Cilician city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded head facing, wearing kalathos, set on facing lion’s head.
Comment
SNG Levante –; Göktürk –; Mildenberg, Kleingeld 25; Troxell & Kagan –; Winzer 3.1 (Artaxerxes III).
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.
