© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Trihemiobol 430 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 1.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Pelinna (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 430 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Trihemiobol (¼) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#317301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Warrior left in fighting attitude, wearing petasos and short chiton, holding spear in raised right hand and another spear and shield decorated with crescent in his left hand, all in shallow incuse square with rounded edges and corners
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠEΛINN
Translation: The Pelinnaeians
Comment
Interesting fact
The Trihemiobol coin from Pelinna (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 5th 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, which was the standard unit of currency in ancient Greece.
