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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol 490 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 0.48 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Ialysos (Rhodes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 490 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.48 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#357187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle's head left, in dotted square; all within incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Ialysos (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.