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Triobol 230 BC - 220 BC
| Silver | 2.85 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Aetolian League (Aitolia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 230 BC - 220 BC |
| Value | 1 Triobol = 3 Obol = 3⁄6 Drachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#421565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kalydonian boar standing right; in exergue, spearhead to right.
Comment
De Laix Group I, 5; Tsangari 66.
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the Aetolian League (Aitolia) during the 3rd century BC. The word "Triobol" comes from the Greek words "tri", meaning three, and "bol", meaning throw, as the coin was originally worth three throws of a dice. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.85 grams, making it a valuable and widely accepted form of currency in its time.
