Triobol (480 BC - 460 BC) front Triobol (480 BC - 460 BC) back
Triobol (480 BC - 460 BC) photo
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Triobol 480 BC - 460 BC

 
Silver 1.17 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Laos (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
480 BC - 460 BC
Value
Triobol (½)
Currency
Achaean drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.17 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#430087
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull standing to left or right.

Script: Greek (retrograde)

Lettering: ΛAΣ

Comment

Sternberg 11-14.

Interesting fact

The Triobol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Laos (Lucania) and was valued at one-third of an Obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The Triobol coin was made of silver and weighed 1.17 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency in its time.