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Diobol 420 BC - 410 BC
Silver | 2.13 g | - |
Issuer | Argos (Argolis) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 420 BC - 410 BC |
Value | Diobol (⅓) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 2.13 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#144568 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Corinthian helmet facing with Α to its right. All within incuse square
Comment
Traité III, 613 pl. CCXV, 9.
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Argos (Argolis) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to two obols, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.