Diobol (380 BC - 370 BC) front Diobol (380 BC - 370 BC) back
Diobol (380 BC - 370 BC) photo
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Diobol 380 BC - 370 BC

 
Silver 1.86 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Pantikapaion (Taurica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
380 BC - 370 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.86 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#385501
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of a ram left within shallow circular incuse.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠANTI

Comment

Anokhin (1986) 80.

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from Pantikapaion (Taurica) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Pantikapaion, which is now modern-day Crimea.