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© Trustees of the British Museum
Obol 460 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 1.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Kamiros (Rhodes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 460 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Aeginetic Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square with linear division.
Script: Greek
Lettering: K A
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Kamiros (Rhodes) 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.
