Diobol (300 BC - 250 BC) front Diobol (300 BC - 250 BC) back
Diobol (300 BC - 250 BC) photo
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Diobol 300 BC - 250 BC

 
Silver 1.12 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Kroton (Bruttium)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 250 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Achaean drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.12 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#430083
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Owl with folded wings standing to left, head facing front.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ϘϘ Ϙ

Comment

Apparently unique and unpublished.

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from Kroton (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called a "Krotonian Lion" on one side, which is a lion with a human head and wings. This design was a symbol of the city of Kroton and represented its power and strength.