Obol (450 BC - 430 BC) front Obol (450 BC - 430 BC) back
Obol (450 BC - 430 BC) photo
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Obol 450 BC - 430 BC

 
Silver 0.86 g 13.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Perrhaiboi (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 430 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.86 g
Diameter
13.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#170895
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Athena Itonia running to right, holding spear and shield. All within shallow incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: Π Ε Ρ Α

Comment

Traité IV 575, pl. CCXCII, 23.

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Perrhaiboi (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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (450 BC - 430 BC)  - - - - - -

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