Obol (Kleitor) (470 BC - 465 BC) front Obol (Kleitor) (470 BC - 465 BC) back
Obol (Kleitor) (470 BC - 465 BC) photo
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Obol Kleitor 470 BC - 465 BC

 
Silver 1.01 g 10.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Arcadian League (Arkadia)
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
References
Numista
N#153334
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.