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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Obol 492 BC - 470 BC
| Silver | 0.68 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Selymbria (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 492 BC - 470 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Selymbria (Thrace) during the 5th century BC. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other side that reads "ΣΕΛΥΜΒΡΙΩΝ" (Selymbrian), indicating its origin. The use of the lion's head on the coin may have been a symbol of the city's wealth and power, as lions were considered sacred animals in ancient Greece.
