© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol 440 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.92 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Trikka (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The nymph Trikke bending to the right, her left leg raised, holding a hydria, which she fills with water pouring from a lion’s head spout at the upper right. Behind her to the left, a low bench. All within an incuse square
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Trikka (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.
