Triobol (400 BC - 300 BC) front Triobol (400 BC - 300 BC) back
Triobol (400 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Triobol 400 BC - 300 BC

 
Silver 1.93 g 13.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Larissa - Ptolemais (Troad)
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
References
Numista
N#181373
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.