Trihemiobol (380 BC - 320 BC) front Trihemiobol (380 BC - 320 BC) back
Trihemiobol (380 BC - 320 BC) photo
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Trihemiobol 380 BC - 320 BC

 
Silver 0.61 g 9.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Leukas (Akarnania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
380 BC - 320 BC
Value
Trihemiobol (¼)
Currency
Corinthian drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.61 g
Diameter
9.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#143947
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Facing gorgoneion

Interesting fact

The Trihemiobol coin from Leukas (Akarnania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the region of Akarnania, and was equivalent to one-third of an Obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.