Diobol

€417,613.00
IssuerTarentum
Year280 BC - 228 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDiobol (⅓)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight1.02 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1061, Vlasto#1400-1412, Vlasto#1426-1429
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHerakles standing, facing, his torso turned to the right, lifting and strangling the Nemean lion, which he grasps in a choke hold; in the field to left, club; between his legs, ΦΙ.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦΙ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (280 BC - 228 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8669648110
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