Trihemiobol (500 BC - 485 BC) front Trihemiobol (500 BC - 485 BC) back
Trihemiobol (500 BC - 485 BC) photo
© Bibliothèque nationale de France

Trihemiobol 500 BC - 485 BC

 
Silver 1.4 g 9 mm
Description
Issuer
Delphi (Phokis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 485 BC
Value
Trihemiobol (¼)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#284578
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two dolphins swimming upward back to back; all within incuse square.

Interesting fact

The Trihemiobol coin from Delphi (Phokis) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and had a unique design, featuring the image of a dolphin on one side and a triskelion (a three-legged symbol) on the other.