Obol (400 BC - 344 BC) front Obol (400 BC - 344 BC) back
Obol (400 BC - 344 BC) photo
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Obol 400 BC - 344 BC

 
Silver 0.67 g 11.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Lamia (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 344 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.67 g
Diameter
11.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#145688
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Amphora with a prochous to the right

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΛΑΜΙΕΩΝ

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Lamia (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.