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Triobol - Epikrates 90 BC - 40 BC
Silver | 2.28 g | 15 mm |
Issuer | Argos (Argolis) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 90 BC - 40 BC |
Value | Triobol (½) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 2.28 g |
Diameter | 15 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#435537 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large A; below crossbar, star; in three lines around, magistrate's name; all within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
E ΠI
KP A
TE OΣ
Interesting fact
The Triobol coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Argos, and it was worth one-third of an Obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin features an image of Epikrates, a prominent leader of Argos, on one side, and a depiction of a dolphin on the other. The use of a dolphin on the coin was a symbol of the city's connection to the sea and its maritime trade.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (90 BC - 40 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Triobol - Epikrates (90 BC - 40 BC) coin.