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Diobol 380 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 1.12 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 380 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles kneeling to right, holding club in his right hand and strangling lion with his left.
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Tarentum (Calabria) 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 "Taras," which is a dolphin-riding boy, on one side, and the Greek god Apollo on the other. This coin was used for everyday transactions and was also considered a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
