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Trihemiobol 425 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 0.97 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Stratos (Akarnania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Trihemiobol (¼) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#410863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ΣΤΡ (T enlarged to double as mark of value) within concave circle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΤΡ
Comment
Imhoof-Blumer, Akarnaniens 8 var. (ethnic retrograde); HGC 4, 912 corr. (denomination and BCD reference).
Interesting fact
The Trihemiobol coin from Stratos (Akarnania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Its name "Trihemiobol" comes from the Greek words "tri", meaning three, and "hēmi-", meaning half, referring to the coin's value being equal to half of a drachma, the standard unit of currency in ancient Greece. Despite being made of silver, the Trihemiobol coin was not as valuable as other coins made of gold or electrum, but it was still widely used for everyday transactions.