Triobol (330 BC - 270 BC) front Triobol (330 BC - 270 BC) back
Triobol (330 BC - 270 BC) photo
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Triobol 330 BC - 270 BC

 
Silver 2.74 g 14.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Argos (Argolis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
330 BC - 270 BC
Value
Triobol (½)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.74 g
Diameter
14.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#144562
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Large A in the centre with the letters Λ-P across field. Below a crossbar and a club facing left. All within incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Α
ΑΡ

Interesting fact

The Triobol coin from Argos (Argolis) 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.