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Diobol 500 BC - 460 BC
Silver | 1.31 g | 11 mm |
Issuer | Methymna (Lesbos) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 500 BC - 460 BC |
Value | Diobol (⅓) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.31 g |
Diameter | 11 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#179542 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded male head right, wearing Corinthian helmet, in dotted square within incuse square
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to two obols, which was the price of a loaf of bread at the time.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (500 BC - 460 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Diobol (500 BC - 460 BC) coin.