Trihemiobol (450 BC - 400 BC) front Trihemiobol (450 BC - 400 BC) back
Trihemiobol (450 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Trihemiobol 450 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 1.2 g -
Description
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, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#284841
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Confronted heads of two goats within incuse square.

Interesting fact

The Trihemiobol coin from Delphi (Phokis) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 3 obols, which was the value of a single day's wage for a skilled worker.