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Triobol 453 BC - 448 BC
| Silver | 1.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Sybaris (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 453 BC - 448 BC |
| Value | Triobol (½) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dove right within wreath.
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Sybaris, which was located in present-day southern Italy. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and three dolphins on the other, which is where it gets its name "Triobol" meaning "three dolphins" in Greek. The use of dolphins on the coin may have been a nod to the city's dependence on the sea and its maritime trade.
