© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Diobol 430 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 1.04 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Metapontion (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 430 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm (540-200BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#392658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Barley ear with leaf to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: META
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Metapontion, located in present-day Lucania, Italy. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a human profile on the other, symbolizing the city's strong agricultural and maritime economy. The use of silver in the coin's production also highlights the city's wealth and trade connections in the Mediterranean region during that time.
