Trihemiobol (500 BC - 450 BC) front Trihemiobol (500 BC - 450 BC) back
Trihemiobol (500 BC - 450 BC) photo
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Trihemiobol 500 BC - 450 BC

 
Silver 1.4 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Delphi (Phokis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 450 BC
Value
Trihemiobol (¼)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#284838
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of goat facing; dolphin upwards to either side; all 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.