Obol (500 BC - 300 BC) front Obol (500 BC - 300 BC) back
Obol (500 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Obol 500 BC - 300 BC

 
Silver 0.91 g 11.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Heraia (Arkadia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 300 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.91 g
Diameter
11.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#144643
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large E with letter H to the left, and AP (P retrograde) to the right

Script: Greek

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Heraia (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.