© hlop
© hlop
Obol 460 BC - 420 BC
| Silver | 0.62 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Ephesos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 460 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.62 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#173564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Incuse square, roughly quartered
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Ephesos (Ionia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and its design featured the image of a lion's head, which was a symbol of the city's patron deity, Artemis.
