Obol (Kleitor) (465 BC - 460 BC) front Obol (Kleitor) (465 BC - 460 BC) back
Obol (Kleitor) (465 BC - 460 BC) photo
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Obol Kleitor 465 BC - 460 BC

 
Silver 0.85 g -
Description
Issuer
Arcadian League (Arkadia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
465 BC - 460 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.85 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#153333
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Kallisto left, wearing tainia, within incuse square

Script: Greek

Comment

BCD Peloponnesos -; Pozzi 1921.

Interesting fact

The Obol (Kleitor) coin from the Arcadian League (Arkadia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma.