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; see origin at 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

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

From Historical Miniatures by Strindberg, August

Put an obol in my hand, and Charon will see me over the Styx.

From Arms and the Woman by MacGrath, Harold

It is a pity he had to pay out his obol for the longer journey before he could get back to Rome.

From Roads from Rome by Allinson, Anne C. E. (Anne Crosby Emery)

You're ready, so are they: the door is open-- The price an obol: enter straight--there's No nonsense here, no cheat or trickery; But do just what you like, how you like.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell