Obol, Greece (ancient)

Obol, Greece (ancient), 470 BC - 455 BC obverse imageObol, Greece (ancient), 470 BC - 455 BC reverse image
Obol coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Greece (ancient) flagGreece (ancient)
  • Years of Minting:
    470 BC - 455 BC
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    Cumae, Campania, modern-day Monte di Cuma, Italy
Obol Reference Price

Reference Price

$37.99-$249.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Obol Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Mussel-shell, barley corn below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Obol Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

Reverse:

KVM

Obol Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

Obol sizes
  • Weight:0.67 g
  • Diameter:9 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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