Trihemiobol (320 BC - 280 BC) front Trihemiobol (320 BC - 280 BC) back
Trihemiobol (320 BC - 280 BC) photo
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG

Trihemiobol 320 BC - 280 BC

 
Silver 0.91 g -
Description
Issuer
Caelia (Apulia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
320 BC - 280 BC
Value
Trihemiobol (¼)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.91 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#387611
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Herakles kneeling right, strangling lion, club behind.

Script: Greek

Lettering: KΛI

Interesting fact

The Trihemiobol coin was used in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-third of an Obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The word "Trihemiobol" literally means "three-obol coin."