Diobol - Kleantides (395 BC - 360 BC) front Diobol - Kleantides (395 BC - 360 BC) back
Diobol - Kleantides (395 BC - 360 BC) photo
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Diobol - Kleantides 395 BC - 360 BC

 
Silver 1.56 g 12.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Abdera (Thrace)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
395 BC - 360 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.56 g
Diameter
12.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#170565
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull head left within incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΛΕΑΝ

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin featuring Kleantides was issued during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Abdera, Thrace. The city was known for its philosophers, including Democritus, who was a contemporary of Kleantides and is considered one of the founders of atomic theory.