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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Diobol 500 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 1.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Methymna (Lesbos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#179541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Athena left in dotted square within incuse square
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Methymna (Lesbos) 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 quadripartite incuse square with a small cross in the center. This design was used to differentiate the coin from other currencies in circulation at the time.
