Diobol (215 BC - 212 BC) front Diobol (215 BC - 212 BC) back
Diobol (215 BC - 212 BC) photo
© Bertolami Fine Arts

Diobol 215 BC - 212 BC

 
Silver 1.25 g 14.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Arpi (Apulia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
215 BC - 212 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
14.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185825
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Grain ear

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΡ ΠΑ

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to two obols, which was the price of a small bird.