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Triobol 460 BC
460 BC year| Silver | 1.23 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 460 BC |
| Value | Triobol (½) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#429687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kantharos flanked by two snakes.
Comment
Attianese 373; BMC Italy p. 348, 59; SNG ANS -.
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin from Kroton (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, with one side featuring a mythological creature called a Chimera, while the other side features a lion's head.
