Oktobol - Diokles

Features

Issuer Knidos (Caria)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 210 BC - 185 BC
Value Octobol (4⁄3)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 5.21 g
Diameter 18.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
150193
References BMC Greek# 75
Reginald Stuart Poole; 1876. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum / Volume 2. Sicily. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.
And 26 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of Helios facing slightly right

Reverse

Forepart of roaring lion facing right with a rose behind and the name of the magistrate below

Script: Greek

Lettering:
KN
ΔΙΟΚΛΗΣ

Mint

Cnidus / Knidos, Caria, Turkey

Comments

Pozzi 2600; Imhoof-Blumer, Karische 40.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (210 BC - 185 BC) 

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