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Diobol 500 BC - 463 BC
| Silver | 1.12 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Thasos (Thracian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 463 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#169799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Comment
SNG Copenhagen 191-194 (Lete in Macedon).
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Thasos (Thracian Islands) is interesting because it features a unique design, with the head of a satyr on one side and a goat on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the island's reputation for producing high-quality wine, as the satyr was associated with wine and fertility. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs only 1.12g suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin in its time.
