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Diobol 300 BC - 250 BC
Silver | 1.12 g | 10 mm |
Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
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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 |
Numista | N#430083 |
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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Apparently unique and unpublished.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.