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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol 525 BC - 500 BC
| Silver | 0.81 g | 9.0 mm |
| Issuer | Orchomenos of Boeotia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 525 BC - 500 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Diameter | 9.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#146630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square with Maltese cross form, containing additional thin diagonal line
Interesting fact
The Obol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Orchomenos in Boeotia, and was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma. It was made of silver and weighed approximately 0.81 grams. Despite its small size and value, the Obol coin played an important role in the economy of ancient Greece, as it was widely used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the city-state.
