Description: Genuine Ancient greek silver Diobol 1.06 grams, 1 cm Istros Twins, Moesia /340-313 B.C./ Facing male heads, the right inverted,Sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons The two heads represent Kastor and Polydeukes, the mythical Dioskuri. These identical twin brothers, sons of the princess Leda, participated in some of the most famous Greek mythical adventures and are known today as the Gemini twins The inverted heads set these coins apart as a rarity not seen anywhere else in the ancient world. The only real design differences on the obverse come from the engravers skill level and artistry. Some of the obverses are finely engraved with highly realistic features, while others are rather crude Similarly consistent, the reverse design shows an eagle in flight with wings outstretched as it clutches a dolphin in its talons. Since dolphins were, and still are found in the Black Sea, it is rather common to see them on Thracian and other Black Sea coins. Historians believe that the eagle represents Zeus and the dolphin the Black Sea. Due to the dolphins position as prey, it is logical to assume that the reverse image symbolizes either some unspecified military victory or Greek domination over the region and its vital trade routes.
Price: 39 GBP
Location: Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
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Denomination: Diobol
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Cleaned/ Uncleaned: Cleaned
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Civilisation: Greek
Period: 4 C. B.C.
Metal: Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
