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Triobol 449 BC
449 BC year| Silver | 2.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Athens (Attica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 449 BC |
| Value | Triobol (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#135630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Owl standing facing between olive sprays, inscription around it.
Script: Greek
Lettering: A-Q-E
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin was used as a form of payment for ancient Athenian citizens who served as jurors in the Athenian courts. The coin was valued at three obols, which was the daily wage for a skilled worker at the time. This means that serving as a juror was considered a civic duty that came with a small compensation, rather than a paid job. (Source: "The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage" by William E. Metcalf)
