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Trihemiobol 450 BC - 430 BC
Silver | 1.36 g | - |
Issuer | Perrhaiboi (Thessaly) |
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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 |
Numista | N#170894 |
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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.