Triobol 470 BC - 440 BC

The Triobol coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Metapontion, located in the region of Lucania (modern-day Basilicata), and was minted during the 5th century BC. Despite its small weight of 1.39 grams, the Triobol was a valuable coin in its time and was used to purchase goods and services. Its design featured the image of a youthful male figure, known as a kouros, on one side, and a leafy branch on the other. The Triobol was also used as a means of payment for soldiers and was often given as a reward for athletic achievements.