Obol (500 BC - 450 BC) front Obol (500 BC - 450 BC) back
Obol (500 BC - 450 BC) photo
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Obol 500 BC - 450 BC

 
Silver 0.63 g -
Description
Issuer
Methymna (Lesbos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 450 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.63 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#179437
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Turtle in incuse dotted square

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Methymna (Lesbos) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and its design featured an image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the god Apollo.