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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol Tegea 465 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 1.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Arcadian League (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 465 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Kallisto right, wearing tainia, within incuse square
Script: Greek
Comment
Williams, Confederate, period II, - (O68/R- [unlisted rev. die]); BCD Peloponnesos (Tegea) -.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Tegea, Arcadia, has an interesting fact: it was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and its value was equivalent to a quarter of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency in ancient Greece.
