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© Nomos AG
Obol 550 BC - 510 BC
| Silver | 0.40 g | 9.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sybaris (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 510 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.40 g |
| Diameter | 9.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large M above V with four pellets around
Lettering: M V
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Sybaris (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Sybaris, which was located in present-day southern Italy. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the city's strong maritime trade and agricultural economy. The use of silver in the coin's production also signified the city's wealth and prosperity during that time.
