Æ (88 BC - 85 BC) front Æ (88 BC - 85 BC) back
Æ (88 BC - 85 BC) photo
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Æ 88 BC - 85 BC

 
Bronze 16.93 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Rhodes
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
88 BC - 85 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Rhodian drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
16.93 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#425460
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ρ / Ο on either side of a rose; in left field, eagle or owl; in right field, winged caduceus; dotted border.

Script: Greek

Lettering: P O

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of a dolphin on its reverse side, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Greek culture.