Diobol (500 BC - 480 BC) front Diobol (500 BC - 480 BC) back
Diobol (500 BC - 480 BC) photo
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Diobol 500 BC - 480 BC

 
Silver 1.09 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Erythrai (Ionia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 480 BC
Value
2 Obols (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.09 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#389794
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square.

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from Erythrai (Ionia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, featuring the head of a bearded man on one side and a quadruped animal on the other.