Triobol (500 BC - 495 BC) front Triobol (500 BC - 495 BC) back
Triobol (500 BC - 495 BC) photo
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Triobol 500 BC - 495 BC

 
Silver 2.91 g 13.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Mantinea (Arkadia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 495 BC
Value
1 Triobol = ½ Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.91 g
Diameter
13.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#144667
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Incuse square consisting of two larger rectangles containing M-A and two smaller rectangles

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΜΑ

Interesting fact

The Triobol coin from Mantinea (Arkadia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was valued at one-third of an Obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.