Diobol 480 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Baletium (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crescent.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: ͰΕ
Comment
J. Boersma and J. Prins, The Mint of Valesio, 3.
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Baletium (Calabria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design. One side of the coin features a portrait of a young man, believed to be a representation of the god Apollo, while the other side features a dolphin, which was a symbol of the city of Baletium. The use of a dolphin on the coin may have been a nod to the city's coastal location and its reliance on the sea for trade and commerce.