Diobol (500 BC - 460 BC) front Diobol (500 BC - 460 BC) back
Diobol (500 BC - 460 BC) photo
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Diobol 500 BC - 460 BC

 
Silver 1.31 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Methymna (Lesbos)
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
References
Numista
N#179542
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
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.