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© Nomos AG
Obol 460 BC - 440 BC
| Silver | 0.94 g | 9.0 mm |
| Issuer | Psophis (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 460 BC - 440 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 9.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fish swimming transversely to right with smaller fish swimming to right below. All within incuse square
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Psophis (Arkadia) 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 0.94 grams. Despite its small size and value, the Obol was an important coin in ancient Greece, as it was widely used in everyday transactions and was a symbol of the wealth and power of the city-state of Psophis.
