Diobol

€392,990.00
IssuerTarentum
Year320 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDiobol (⅓)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionGold
Weight1.45 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#903, Jameson#151, SNG ANS 1#956, McClean#598, Vlasto#7
Obverse descriptionHead of Persephone right, wearing a stephanos ornamented with a palmette, and single-pendant earring; [K] – |-MΦ.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe infant Taras squatting facing, head right, holding distaff and wool; below, dolphin right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringTAPAΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-320)  - -
Catalog ID6825979610
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