Diobol (421 BC - 418 BC) front Diobol (421 BC - 418 BC) back
Diobol (421 BC - 418 BC) photo
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Diobol 421 BC - 418 BC

 
Silver 1.30 g 10.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ainos (Thrace)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
421 BC - 418 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.30 g
Diameter
10.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#419797
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull standing to left, his head turned back to right to lick his left hind hoof; all within an incuse square.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΙΝΙ

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from Ainos (Thrace) is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse side, including a helmeted head of Athena and a dolphin, which were not commonly found together on coins of that time period.