Obol (530 BC - 500 BC) front Obol (530 BC - 500 BC) back
Obol (530 BC - 500 BC) photo
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Obol 530 BC - 500 BC

 
Silver 0.22 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Kroton (Bruttium)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
530 BC - 500 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.22 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#385117
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Incuse of the obverse.

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Kroton (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma.