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Diobol Gorgippia 425 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 1.05 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Sindi (Skythia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#357614 |
|---|---|
| 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.Anokhin (1986) #59.
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from Sindi (Skythia) was used as a form of currency in the 5th century BC and has a unique design, featuring a stylized image of a horseman on one side and a grapevine on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (425 BC - 400 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Diobol (Gorgippia) (425 BC - 400 BC) coin.
