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Obol 530 BC - 500 BC
| Silver | 0.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Poseidonia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 530 BC - 500 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Phocaean/Campanian Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.57 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#384286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Greek
Lettering: OΠ
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Poseidonia (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma. It was made of silver and weighed 0.57 grams. Despite its small size, the Obol was an important coin in ancient Greece, as it was used to buy small items and was also used as a form of payment for workers. The design of the coin featured the head of a mythical creature called a sphinx on one side and an inscription on the other. The Obol was used for over 500 years and was an important part of ancient Greek commerce.
