1. A small coin of ancient Greece, worth one-sixth of a drachma.
Usage: historical; often used in plural form 'obols'
2. A small amount of money; a modest contribution or payment.
Usage: archaic; figurative

Examples

• Ancient Greek merchants used obols as everyday currency in the marketplace.
• The widow's obol, mentioned in religious texts, symbolizes a humble but sincere gift.
• Archaeologists discovered a cache of obols buried beneath the ruins of the temple.
• He contributed his obol to the community fund, though it was a small sum.
• The museum displayed a collection of ancient obols alongside other Greek artifacts.