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Obol Mantineia 450 BC - 430 BC
| Silver | 0.76 g |
| Issuer | Arcadian League (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 430 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Kallisto facing right within an incuse square
Comment
Williams, Confederate, period IV, - (unlisted dies); cf. BCD Peloponnesos (Mantinea) 1460.
Unpublished dies.
Interesting fact
The Obol (Mantineia) coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Mantineia, which was located in the region of Arcadia. The coin features an image of a boar on one side and a helmeted warrior on the other, symbolizing the city's strength and power. Despite its small size, the coin was widely accepted as a form of payment throughout the region and played an important role in the local economy.
