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© Trustees of the British Museum
Obol 440 BC - 430 BC
| Silver | 0.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Metapontion (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 430 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm (540-200BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#392484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ear of corn, ivy leaf left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ME
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Metapontion (Lucania) 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 0.4 grams. Despite its small size, the Obol was an important coin in ancient Greece, as it was used to buy everyday items like bread and vegetables.
