Trihemiobol (500 BC - 485 BC) front Trihemiobol (500 BC - 485 BC) back
Trihemiobol (500 BC - 485 BC) photo
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Trihemiobol 500 BC - 485 BC

 
Silver 1.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Delphi (Phokis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 485 BC
Value
Trihemiobol (¼)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#284873
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Goat's head and neck within incuse square, with inside edges lined with a border of dots.

Interesting fact

The Trihemiobol coin from Delphi (Phokis) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a dolphin on one side, which was a symbol of the god Apollo, who was revered as the protector of the city of Delphi. This coin was also used as a means of payment for merchants and traders, and it played an important role in the economy of the ancient Greek world.