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© Trustees of the British Museum
Triobol 453 BC - 448 BC
| Silver | 0.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Poseidonia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 453 BC - 448 BC |
| Value | Triobol (½) |
| Currency | Phocaean/Campanian Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull standing right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: MOΠ
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin from Poseidonia (Lucania) is interesting because it features a unique design, with three heads of the nymph Amphitrite on one side and a trident on the other. This coin was used in the ancient Greek city of Poseidonia, which was located in present-day Italy, and it was a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
