Triobol (420 BC - 370 BC) front Triobol (420 BC - 370 BC) back
Triobol (420 BC - 370 BC) photo
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Triobol 420 BC - 370 BC

 
Silver 2.70 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Argos (Argolis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
420 BC - 370 BC
Value
Triobol (½)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.70 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#435460
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large A; two small incuse squares above, Π to left, chelys below crossbar; all in shallow concave circle.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Α
Π

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.