Obol (480 BC - 400 BC) front Obol (480 BC - 400 BC) back
Obol (480 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Obol 480 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 0.80 g 12.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Perrhaiboi (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
480 BC - 400 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.80 g
Diameter
12.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#182075
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athena running right with spear and shield in incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: Π Ε Ρ Α

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.