Diobol (Gorgippia) (400 BC - 350 BC) front Diobol (Gorgippia) (400 BC - 350 BC) back
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Diobol Gorgippia 400 BC - 350 BC

 
Silver 1.39 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Sindi (Skythia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 350 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.39 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#357523
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of horse to right within shallow incuse square.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣΙΝΔΩΝ

Unabridged legend: Σινδοι

Translation: Sindi

Comment

Largely a Scythian people, gradually became Hellenized by constant contact with Greeks in the Black Sea, finally annexed/conquered by the Bosporan Kingdom around 380bc.

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from Sindi (Skythia) was used as a form of currency in the 4th century BC and has a unique design, featuring a stylized head of a satyr on one side and a stag on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (400 BC - 350 BC)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Diobol (Gorgippia) (400 BC - 350 BC) coin.