Diobol (Gorgippia) (475 BC - 425 BC) front Diobol (Gorgippia) (475 BC - 425 BC) back
Diobol (Gorgippia) (475 BC - 425 BC) photo
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Diobol Gorgippia 475 BC - 425 BC

 
Silver 1.44 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Sindi (Skythia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
475 BC - 425 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.44 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185039
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Owl standing facing, with spread wings. All within shallow incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣΙΝΔΩΝ

Comment

Anokhin (1986) #43.

Mass varies: 0.88–1.73 g;
Diameter varies: 12–15 mm;

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from Sindi (Skythia) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Gorgippia, located in the region of Scythia, which is now modern-day Ukraine.