obolus

obo·lus

noun

pl. -·li·

in ancient Greece
1. a coin valued at drachma
2. a weight equal to 11 grains
any of several small coins formerly current in Europe

Origin of obolus

Classical Latin from Classical Greek obolos, variant, variety of obelos, a spit, needle, bar used as money

Also obol

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Noun

(plural oboloi)

A silver coin minted in Ancient Greece, valued at a sixth of a drachma.

Origin

Latin obolus, from Ancient Greek ὀβολός (obolos), from ὀβελός (obelos).

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