Triobol (100 BC - 80 BC) front Triobol (100 BC - 80 BC) back
Triobol (100 BC - 80 BC) photo
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Triobol 100 BC - 80 BC

 
Silver 2.50 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Lakedaimon (Lakonia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
100 BC - 80 BC
Value
1 Triobol = ½ Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.50 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#432742
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Amphora; piloi of the Dioskouroi flanking; Λ-A across upper field, T-I across lower field; all within laurel wreath.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Λ A
T I

Comment

Grunauer Group VIII, Series 7, 29–33.

Interesting fact

The Triobol coin from Lakedaimon (Lakonia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to three obols, which was the value of a single day's wage for a skilled worker.