Triobol - Epikrates (90 BC - 40 BC) front Triobol - Epikrates (90 BC - 40 BC) back
Triobol - Epikrates (90 BC - 40 BC) photo
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Triobol - Epikrates 90 BC - 40 BC

 
Silver 2.28 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Argos (Argolis)
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
References
Numista
N#435537
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
ND (90 BC - 40 BC)  - - - - - -

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