© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Diobol 272 BC - 240 BC
| Silver | 1.00 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 272 BC - 240 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.00 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#417823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles standing front, head to left, on his left leg, wielding club in his right hand and placing his right knee on the back of the Nemean lion, whom he holds by the tail; below, owl standing left, head facing.
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Tarentum, which is now located in Calabria, Italy. The coin features an image of a mythical creature called a "Taras," which is a dolphin-riding boy, on one side, and an inscription of the city's name on the other. The use of this coin as currency in Tarentum dates back to the 4th century BC, making it one of the oldest coins in the world.
