Obol (500 BC - 479 BC) front Obol (500 BC - 479 BC) back
Obol (500 BC - 479 BC) photo
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Obol 500 BC - 479 BC

 
Silver 0.9 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Larissa (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 479 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.9 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#139956
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Nymph Larissa standing right, supporting hydria on her knee and a lion's head fountain behind her. All in incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΛΑΡΙ

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Larissa (Thessaly) 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (500 BC - 479 BC)  - - - - - -

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