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Diobol 500 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 1.50 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | Paphos (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#169986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Paphos (Cyprus) is significant because it features the first known image of a Greek goddess on a coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of a female figure, believed to be Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. This makes the Diobol coin one of the earliest examples of a coin featuring a deity, and it highlights the cultural and religious influences of ancient Greece on the island of Cyprus.
