obolus

IPA: ʌbˈoʊɫʌs

A silver coin minted in Ancient Greece, valued at a sixth of a drachma.
(historical) A unit of weight, equal to one-sixth of a drachma.
Alternative form of obelus [(historical) A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk.]

Examples of "obolus" in Sentences

You go to buy lettuces: they cost an obolus, but not a talent.
I will not return an obolus to anyone who says him instead of her for a kneading-trough.
Because, though old and broken-down as he is, he would put to sea on a hurdle to gain an obolus.
If, after such conduct, he proves he has done well, I would not give an obolus for the hide of old men.
I remember at the feasts of Zeus you had a consuming wish for a little chariot and I bought it for you with the first obolus which
If then you learn this science, which is false, I shall not have to pay an obolus of all the debts I have contracted on your account.
This cursed man, when striking out right and left with his torch, knocked over ten loaves worth an obolus apiece, and then, to cap the deal, four others.
The same St. Augustine observes in his one hundred and fifty-third letter, “It is written that the whole world belongs to the faithful, and infidels have not an obolus that they possess legitimately.”
I recommend seven or eight small pieces of iron to be prepared, a fathom in size, in thickness like a thick specillum, and bent at the extremity, and a broad piece should be on the extremity, like a small obolus.
A diadem is purchased with gold; silver opens the way to heaven; philosophy may be hired for a penny; money controls justice; one obolus satisfies a man of letters; precious metal procures health; wealth attaches friends.