Diobol

€417,611.00
IssuerTarentum
Year280 BC - 228 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDiobol (⅓)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight0.94 g
Dimensions12.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1066, SNG ANS 1#1468, SNG Ashmolean#524, Vlasto#1393-1396
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; behind, Σ.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣ
Reverse descriptionHerakles standing facing, holding, with his right hand, the handle of his club, its head resting on the ground to left, and, in his left, a branch with apples (the Apples of the Hesperides); and with his lion`s skin draped over his left arm.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣ C Ι
Edge
Mint
MintageND (280 BC - 228 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5965056330
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