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Triobol 500 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 1.77 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Thraco-macedonian city (Thraco-macedonian region) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Triobol (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.77 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Comment
Unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Thrace, a region located in the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The coin's design features a depiction of a mythical creature called a Griffin, which was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek mythology. The Griffin was often depicted with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, and it was believed to have the power to guard treasure and wealth. The use of the Griffin on the Triobol coin suggests that the people of Thrace valued strength, protection, and prosperity, and saw the coin as a symbol of their economic power and stability.
