Trihemiobol (450 BC - 430 BC) front Trihemiobol (450 BC - 430 BC) back
Trihemiobol (450 BC - 430 BC) photo
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Trihemiobol 450 BC - 430 BC

 
Silver 1.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Perrhaiboi (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 430 BC
Value
Trihemiobol (¼)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.36 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#170894
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athena (?), draped, seated to left on high-backed chair, holding crested, Corinthian helmet in both hands

Script: Greek

Lettering: Π Ε Ρ Α

Comment

Moustaka 46 var.

Interesting fact

The Trihemiobol coin from Perrhaiboi (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, the standard unit of currency at the time. Despite being made of silver, the Trihemiobol was not a high-denomination coin, but it was still widely used in everyday transactions.