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Triobol 400 BC - 300 BC
Silver | 1.93 g | 13.0 mm |
Issuer | Larissa - Ptolemais (Troad) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
Value | Triobol (½) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.93 g |
Diameter | 13.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#181373 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora within incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΑΡΙΣΑΙ
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin from Larissa - Ptolemais (Troad) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and its design featured the image of a mythical creature called the "Triton," which was a half-human, half-fish creature that was believed to be a symbol of the sea god Poseidon.