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Trihemiobol 400 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 0.86 g | 9.5 mm |
| Issuer | Magnesia ad Meandrum (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Trihemiobol (¼) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Diameter | 9.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#143059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trident head within a circular maeander pattern
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Trihemiobol coin was used in ancient Greece and its design featured the image of a mythical creature called the "Meles", which was a lion-like creature with a bull's body and a lion's head. This coin was also known as the "lion-bull" coin.
