Obol (490 BC - 460 BC) front Obol (490 BC - 460 BC) back
Obol (490 BC - 460 BC) photo
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Obol 490 BC - 460 BC

 
Silver 0.60 g -
Description
Issuer
Psophis (Arkadia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
490 BC - 460 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.60 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#144763
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fish facing right wit an acorn above and archaic ΨO below. All transversely within incuse square with rayed sides

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, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.