Trihemiobol (521 BC - 478 BC) front Trihemiobol (521 BC - 478 BC) back
Trihemiobol (521 BC - 478 BC) photo
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Trihemiobol 521 BC - 478 BC

 
Silver 1.38 g 10.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Mytilene (Lesbos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
521 BC - 478 BC
Value
Trihemiobol (¼)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.38 g
Diameter
10.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#178681
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Incuse helmet

Interesting fact

The Trihemiobol coin was used in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 3 obols, which was the price of a chicken.