© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
Triobol 370 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 2.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Argos Amphilochikon (Akarnania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Triobol (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#434855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bucranium.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΡΓΕΙ
Comment
Unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin from Argos Amphilochikon (Akarnania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the region of Akarnania, and was made of silver. It's interesting to note that the name "Triobol" comes from the Greek words "tri", meaning three, and "obol", meaning a small coin or weight. This coin was worth three times the value of a regular obol, hence the name Triobol. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the importance of this coin as a medium of exchange in ancient Greece.
