Diobol (420 BC - 410 BC) front Diobol (420 BC - 410 BC) back
Diobol (420 BC - 410 BC) photo
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Diobol 420 BC - 410 BC

 
Silver 2.13 g -
Description
Issuer
Argos (Argolis)
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
References
Numista
N#144568
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.