Triobol (270 BC - 250 BC) front Triobol (270 BC - 250 BC) back
Triobol (270 BC - 250 BC) photo
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Triobol 270 BC - 250 BC

 
Silver 2.65 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Argos (Argolis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
270 BC - 250 BC
Value
Triobol (½)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.65 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#430449
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large A; above, Π-Y; below, eagle standing right on harpa; all within incuse square.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Α
Π Y

Interesting fact

The Triobol coin from Argos (Argolis) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was worth three obols, which was a significant amount at the time.