Triobol (225 BC - 170 BC) front Triobol (225 BC - 170 BC) back
Triobol (225 BC - 170 BC) photo
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Triobol 225 BC - 170 BC

 
Silver 2.57 g 14.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Aetolian League (Aitolia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
225 BC - 170 BC
Value
1 Triobol = 3 Obol = 3⁄6 Drachm (½)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.57 g
Diameter
14.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#190155
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Calydonian boar right above monogram of ΥΕ. Below ground line, monogram of ΑΡ and spearhead

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΙΤΩΛΩΝ
ΥΕ
ΑΡ

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.