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© Nomos AG
Obol 500 BC - 465 BC
| Silver | 0.65 g | 13.0 mm |
| Issuer | Dikaia (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 465 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Octopus with tentacles downwards
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Dikaia (Macedon) 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.