Trihemiobol (425 BC - 395 BC) front Trihemiobol (425 BC - 395 BC) back
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Trihemiobol 425 BC - 395 BC

 
Silver 0.62 g 10.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Thebes (Boeotia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
425 BC - 395 BC
Value
Trihemiobol (¼)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.62 g
Diameter
10.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#397085
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

⨀ at the center of three Boeotian half shields, each ornamented with a horizontal club.

Comment

Bérend, Réflexions 32; BMC p. 79, 105, pl. XIV, 10.

Interesting fact

The Trihemiobol coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC and was equivalent to one-third of an Obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin's name "Trihemiobol" literally means "three-obol piece." Despite its small value, the Trihemiobol was widely used in everyday transactions and was an important part of the ancient Greek economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (425 BC - 395 BC)  - - - - - -

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