Diobol (Panticapaeum) (410 BC - 380 BC) front Diobol (Panticapaeum) (410 BC - 380 BC) back
Diobol (Panticapaeum) (410 BC - 380 BC) photo
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Diobol Panticapaeum 410 BC - 380 BC

 
Silver 1.51 g 11.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
410 BC - 380 BC
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.51 g
Diameter
11.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#411836
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ram head right within shallow incuse square.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ПАNTI

Comment

Anokhin (1986) 54.

Interesting fact

The Diobol coin from the Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) was used as a form of currency during the 5th century BC and has an interesting fact associated with it. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not worth its weight in silver, as the metal value of the coin was lower than its face value. This means that the coin was not used as a store of value or an investment, but rather as a medium of exchange for small transactions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (410 BC - 380 BC)  - - - - - -

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