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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol Tegea 465 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 0.88 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Arcadian League (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 465 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Kallisto left, within incuse square
Script: Greek
Comment
BCD Peloponnesos -.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the Arcadian League, and its design featured the image of a young girl, known as an "obolos," who was the daughter of the league's founder, Lycomedes. The coin was valued at one-sixth of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency in ancient Greece.
