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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Diobol 380 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 1.2 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 380 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#268614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Herakles standing, strangling the Nemean lion; bow, quiver, and club to left; K between legs, |- to lower right
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Tarentum, which is now located in Calabria, Italy. The coin features an image of a mythical creature called a "Taras," which is a dolphin-like creature with a human head and a fish tail. The Taras was said to have been founded by the city's legendary founder, Taras, who was believed to have been born from the sea. The image of the Taras on the coin symbolizes the city's connection to the sea and its maritime history.
