© Chech
© Chech
Diobol 400 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 1.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Apollonia Pontika (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#178178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Anchor, flukes upward, Α on left, crayfish on right
Script: Greek
Lettering: Α
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Apollonia Pontika (Thrace) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state, and its design features the image of a mythical creature called the "dolphin-fish," which was a symbol of the city's maritime trade and commerce.
