Obolus (Noun)
Meaning
A Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The total weight of the heirloom was measured to be one obolus by the local antique dealer in ancient Greece.
- Ancient coins were often made in weights of a single obolus for ease of transaction by the general public.
- She carefully measured each portion of sugar to equal one obolus on her precise weights scale.
- As part of the historical reenactment, the silversmith created small trinket objects in increments of a single obolus.
- The merchant quickly calculated that the exchange rate would favor him if the deal was made in currency weighted by the obolus.