© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Obol 425 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 0.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Pharkadon (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.90 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting to left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΑΡ
Comment
Apparently unpublished and unique.
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 0.90 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. It was also used to pay taxes and debts. The Obol coin was minted in Pharkadon, a city in Thessaly, and features an image of a horse on one side and a flower on the other. Today, the Obol coin is a valuable collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists.
