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Diobol - Alypion 375 BC - 294 BC
| Silver | 1.0 g | 9.0 mm |
| Issuer | Teos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 375 BC - 294 BC |
| Value | 2 Obols (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 9.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#242456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Chelys (Lyre)
Script: Greek
Lettering:
THI
ΑΛΥΠΙΩΝ
Translation:
Teos
Alypion
Comment
Kinns 97.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Diobol - Alypion coin from Teos (Ionia) is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side bears the image of a lion's head, while the reverse side features a dolphin. This combination of a land animal and a sea creature may have been intended to represent the city's connection to both the land and the sea, as Teos was a coastal city in ancient Greece.
