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Obol 500 BC - 425 BC
Silver | 0.91 g | - |
Issuer | Kopai (Boeotia) |
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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 |
Numista | N#152506 |
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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.