© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Triobol 490 BC - 470 BC
| Silver | 3.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Argos (Argolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 490 BC - 470 BC |
| Value | Triobol (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#181550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Alpha, with bar sloping to the right and with two pellets, within a shallow incuse square with two deeper incuse squares in the upper part
Script: Greek
Lettering: Α
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin from Argos (Argolis) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was worth three obols, which was a significant amount at the time.
