Obol (425 BC - 375 BC) front Obol (425 BC - 375 BC) back
Obol (425 BC - 375 BC) photo
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Obol 425 BC - 375 BC

 
Silver 0.81 g 12.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Pharkadon (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
425 BC - 375 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.81 g
Diameter
12.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#143130
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Athena standing and facing right, holding a spear and a shield. All within incuse square.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΦΑΡ
ΚΑΔO

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Pharkadon (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.