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Diobol 433 BC - 330 BC
| Silver | 1.082 g | - |
| Issuer | Herakleia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 433 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.082 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles kneeling right, wrestling with the Nemean lion.
Script: Greek
Lettering: HE
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Herakleia (Lucania) and was made of silver. It weighed 1.082 grams and had a diameter of about 1.5 centimeters. Despite its small size, the Diobol was an important coin in the ancient Greek world, as it was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
