© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Obol 425 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 0.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Pharkadon (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles standing right, nude but for lionskin wrapped over his left arm, holding bow in his left hand and resting his right on club with its head on the ground. All within shallow incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΑΡΚ
Comment
Apparently unpublished.
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. It was made of silver and weighed 0.81 grams. Despite its small size, the Obol was an important coin in ancient Greece, as it was used to buy everyday items like bread, wine, and other necessities.
