Obol (500 BC - 425 BC) front Obol (500 BC - 425 BC) back
Obol (500 BC - 425 BC) photo
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Obol 500 BC - 425 BC

 
Silver 0.91 g -
Description
Issuer
Kopai (Boeotia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 425 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.91 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#152506
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Forepart of bull butting right. Name of the city downward on right and all within concave circle

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΩΠΑΙΩΝ

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Kopai (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.