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Diobol 350 BC
350 BC year| Silver | 1.08 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 350 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#429998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club and bow in saltire, and with a pellet within the bow; to left and right, arrangement of five pellets.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Κ Ρ Ο
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 "dolphin-fish" on one side, which was a symbol of the city of Kroton. This coin was also used as a means of payment for goods and services, and its value was equivalent to two obols, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.
