Obol (500 BC - 480 BC) front Obol (500 BC - 480 BC) back
Obol (500 BC - 480 BC) photo
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Obol 500 BC - 480 BC

 
Silver 0.42 g 8.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Leukas (Akarnania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 480 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Corinthian drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.42 g
Diameter
8.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#143920
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Leukas (Akarnania) 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.