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© Trustees of the British Museum
Diobol 433 BC - 330 BC
| Silver | 1.062 g | - |
| Issuer | Herakleia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 433 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.062 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#392294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles standing right, wrestling with the Nemean lion.
Script: Greek
Lettering: HHPAKΛHI ΩN
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Herakleia (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Herakleia, which is now modern-day Policastro, Italy.
