© Bibliothèque nationale de France
© Bibliothèque nationale de France
Trihemiobol 450 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Delphi (Phokis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Trihemiobol (¼) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#284582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Goat head facing; dolphins swimming downward to left and right.
Interesting fact
The Trihemiobol coin from Delphi (Phokis) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Chimera" on one side, which was a symbol of the city of Delphi. The Chimera was a mythical creature that had the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, and was said to be able to breathe fire. The image of the Chimera on the coin was meant to signify the city's connection to the mythological world and its association with the powerful and mysterious forces of nature.
