Diobol (300 BC - 280 BC) front Diobol (300 BC - 280 BC) back
Diobol (300 BC - 280 BC) photo
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Diobol 300 BC - 280 BC

 
Silver 1.13 g 10.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Velia (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 280 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.13 g
Diameter
10.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#187568
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Owl, facing with spread wings, standing on Ζ

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from Velia (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, featuring the head of a nymph on one side and a dolphin on the other.