Diobol (400 BC - 350 BC) front Diobol (400 BC - 350 BC) back
Diobol (400 BC - 350 BC) photo
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Diobol 400 BC - 350 BC

 
Silver 1.74 g 9 mm
Description
Issuer
Phanagoreia (Pontos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 350 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.74 g
Diameter
9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#357235
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Forepart of bull left, head turned slightly facing; behind, barley grain.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ФА

Translation: Phanagoreia

Comment

Anokhin (1986)# 78.

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from Phanagoreia (Pontos) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Greek god, possibly Dionysus or Heracles, while the reverse side shows a Persian-style seated archer, indicating the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (400 BC - 350 BC)  - - - - - -

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