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Diobol 400 BC - 350 BC
Silver | 0.84 g | 11 mm |
Issuer | Corinth |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
Value | Diobol (⅓) |
Currency | Corinthian drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.84 g |
Diameter | 11 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#410050 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasos, with curved wings and raised right foreleg, standing to left on ground line.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Ι
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a mythical creature called a "dolphin-fish" or "dolphin-bear," which is a combination of a dolphin and a fish or a bear, depending on how it's interpreted. This unique design was meant to symbolize the city's maritime and commercial importance, as well as its connection to the sea and trade.