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Triobol - Protes 411 BC - 385 BC
| Silver | 1.35 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 411 BC - 385 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#399886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull's head to left; all within a shallow incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΡΩΤ - ΗΣ
Interesting fact
The Triobol - Protes coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Abdera, located in Thrace (modern-day Bulgaria), during the 5th century BC. Despite its small weight of 1.35 grams, it was valued at one-third of an Athenian drachma, which was the standard unit of currency in ancient Greece at the time. This coin's value and use as currency highlights the importance of trade and commerce in the ancient world, and how different regions and cities used their own forms of currency to facilitate economic transactions.
