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Diobol 480 BC
480 BC year| Silver | 1.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Uncertain Thraco-macedonian city (Thraco-macedonian region) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 480 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
X inside incuse square
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from the Uncertain Thraco-macedonian city (Thraco-macedonian region) made of Silver weighing 1.02 g is interesting because it is one of the earliest known coins to feature an image of a mythical creature, specifically a griffin. The griffin was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek mythology, and its depiction on the coin may suggest that the city or region it was issued in was under the protection of a powerful deity or ruler.
