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© Nomos AG
Obol 520 BC - 500 BC
| Silver | 1.01 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Knidos (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 520 BC - 500 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Aphrodite to right, wearing a close-fitting cap and a necklace.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Knidos (Caria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, featuring a dolphin jumping over a wave on one side and a helmeted head of the goddess Athena on the other.
