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Obol Kleitor 470 BC - 465 BC
Silver | 1.01 g | 10.0 mm |
Issuer | Arcadian League (Arkadia) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 470 BC - 465 BC |
Value | Obol (⅙) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.01 g |
Diameter | 10.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#153334 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Kallisto left, wearing tainia, within incuse square
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, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.