© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Obol Celes Type 300 BC - 101 BC
| Silver | 1.02 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing rooster to right, rosette at left, stylized text CΔIES on the right side.
Script: Greek
Lettering: CΔIES
Interesting fact
The Obol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Thrace, a region in the northern part of Greece, during the 4th century BC. The coin features the image of a mythical creature called the Celes, which is a hybrid of a lion and an eagle. The Celes was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Thracian culture.