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Diobol 405 BC
405 BC year| Gold | 1.03 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Kamarina (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 405 BC |
| Value | 4 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#135748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Olive sprig with two leaves and two berries. Inscription between the two olive leaves and a solid ring on the rim.
Script: Greek
Comment
Rizzo pl. VI, 17.
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Kamarina (Sicily) is interesting because it was made of gold, which was a valuable and rare material at the time. The fact that it was used to create a standard circulation coin suggests that the city of Kamarina was prosperous and had a strong economy. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in 405 BC, during the ancient Greek period, makes it a valuable piece of history for numismatists and historians.
