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Obol 480 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 1.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diagonal archaic Θ in incuse square.
Comment
Bérend, Réflexions 4-5; BMC p. 68, 11.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Thebes (Boeotia) 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.