Triobol (211 BC - 196 BC) front Triobol (211 BC - 196 BC) back
Triobol (211 BC - 196 BC) photo
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Triobol 211 BC - 196 BC

 
Silver 2.29 g 14.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Aetolian League (Aitolia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
211 BC - 196 BC
Value
1 Triobol = ½ Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.29 g
Diameter
14.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#153926
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Calydonian boar standing right with s monogram below and a trident head in exergue

Script: Greek

Interesting fact

The Triobol coin was used as a form of currency in the Aetolian League, a confederation of cities in ancient Greece, during the 3rd century BC. The coin's name "Triobol" comes from the Greek words "tri", meaning three, and "obol", meaning a small coin or weight. This name refers to the fact that the coin was worth three obols, which was a common denomination in ancient Greek currency.