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© Rhyfelwr (CC BY-SA)
Obol Athena Alkidemos type 200 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 0.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Athena Alkis standing facing, head right, holding shield and spear; Λ to left, pellets flanking at waist.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin , which features Athena Alkidemos on one side and a Boii symbol on the other, was used as a form of currency in ancient Thrace, specifically in the region of Boii. The coin was made of silver and weighed approximately 0.97 grams. It's interesting to note that the Boii people were a Thracian tribe that lived in the region now known as Bulgaria, and their symbol on the coin represents their cultural identity.
