Diobol (317 BC - 310 BC) front Diobol (317 BC - 310 BC) back
Diobol (317 BC - 310 BC) photo
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Diobol 317 BC - 310 BC

 
Gold 1.39 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Tyrant
Agathocles (317 BC - 304 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
317 BC - 310 BC
Value
Diobol (5⁄3)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.39 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#389488
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull advancing left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣYPAK – OΣIΩN

Comment

Bérend, Studies Price, pl. 9, 14. 

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from Syracuse (Sicily) made of Gold weighing 1.39g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Syracuse, and it's made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (317 BC - 310 BC)  - - - - - -

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