Obol (400 BC - 350 BC) front Obol (400 BC - 350 BC) back
Obol (400 BC - 350 BC) photo
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Obol 400 BC - 350 BC

 
Silver 0.91 g -
Description
Issuer
Pheneos (Arkadia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 350 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.91 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#144705
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Upright kerykeion and on the right an acorn and an oak leaf

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΦΕΝΙ

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Pheneos (Arkadia) 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.