Triobol (525 BC - 425 BC) front Triobol (525 BC - 425 BC) back
Triobol (525 BC - 425 BC) photo
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Triobol 525 BC - 425 BC

 
Silver 1.26 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Kroton (Bruttium)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
525 BC - 425 BC
Value
Triobol (½)
Currency
Achaean drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.26 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#430000
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pegasos with curved wing flying to left or right; sometimes, below koppa.

Script: Greek

Lettering: Ϙ

Interesting fact

The Triobol coin from Kroton (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to three obols, which was the value of a single day's wages for a skilled worker.