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Diobol Panticapaeum 400 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 1.75 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of ram left; sturgeon to left below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ПАNTI
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 68.
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin from the Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) was used as a form of currency during the 400 BC - 380 BC time period. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called the Griffin, which is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This image symbolized the kingdom's connection to the ancient Greek world and its cultural influences.
