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Obol 525 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 0.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Haliartos (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 525 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#146622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Square incuse with clockwise mill-sail pattern
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔIOKΛHΣ
Interesting fact
The Obol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Haliartos in Boeotia, and was worth one-sixth of a drachma, the standard unit of currency at the time.