Obol (450 BC - 425 BC) front Obol (450 BC - 425 BC) back
Obol (450 BC - 425 BC) photo
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Obol 450 BC - 425 BC

 
Silver 0.87 g 10.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Lokroi Opuntii (Lokris)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 425 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.87 g
Diameter
10.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#423345
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Skew-pattern incuse square with five compartments; in the lower left compartment, O.

Script: Greek

Lettering: O

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Lokroi Opuntii (Lokris) 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.