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Diobol 500 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 0.96 g | 8.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyme (Aeolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.96 g |
| Diameter | 8.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#143694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Kyme (Aeolis) is interesting because it features a unique design on its obverse side, depicting a lion's head with its mouth open, while the reverse side shows a incuse punch with a square shape. This coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and is a rare example of a silver coin from that time period.
