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Diobol 340 BC - 330 BC
| Silver | 1.12 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Herakleia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#280450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles standing front, his head turned to right, holding club in his right hand, his bow and arrow in his left, and with his lion's skin draped over his left arm; to left, Nike flying right to crown Heracles with a wreath; in field to left, EY; in field to right, Σ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
⊦ΗΡΑΚΛΗΙΩΝ
EY Σ
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Herakleia (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Herakleia in Lucania, which is now part of modern-day Italy.
