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Triobol 550 BC - 510 BC
| Silver | 1.32 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Sybaris (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 510 BC |
| Value | Triobol (½) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#384442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse amphora.
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Sybaris, which was located in present-day southern Italy. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and three dolphins on the other, which is where it gets its name "Triobol" meaning "three dolphins" in Greek. The coin was made of silver and weighed approximately 1.32 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after form of currency in its time.
