obol

American  

[ob-uhl] / ˈɒb əl /

noun

1. a silver coin of ancient Greece, the sixth part of a drachma.

2. obole.

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Etymology

Origin of obol

First recorded in 1660–70; obolus

Example Sentences

Were the Ptolemies in essence colonial occupiers and exploiters, bent on wringing the last drachma and obol from a captive land regardless of the consequences?

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

So cast thy obol into Trevi's fountain— Drink of its waters, and, returning home, Pray that by land or sea, by lake or mountain, "All roads alike may lead at last to Rome."

From A Handbook for Latin Clubs by Paxson, Susan

O for heaven's sake, pay him its price, dear boy; You'll get it for an obol, spick and span.

From The Frogs by Aristophanes

The Prytanes receive an allowance of an obol for their maintenance.

From The Athenian Constitution by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir

In his mouth he had an obol as Charon's fee.

From Historical Miniatures by Strindberg, August