Ionia, Ephesos Diobol 390-325 BC (No reserve price)
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Ancient Greek silver diobol from Ephesos (390–325 BC), 0.7 g, 9.4 mm, with obverse bee with straight wings and reverse two stag’s heads confronted.
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Ionia, Ephesos.
390-325 BC.
Diobol (Silver, 9.4 mm, 0.7 g).
Obv: E-Φ. Bee with straight wings.
Rev: EΦ. Two stag's heads confronted.
Reference: SNG Copenhagen 242. SNG Kayhan 208-42. SNG München 32.
Ephesos was one of the greatest cities of ancient Ionia, situated on the western coast of Anatolia. Its harbour made it a major center of trade, while the nearby Temple of Artemis became one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Greek world. Ephesos played an important role in Ionian politics, passed through Persian and Hellenistic rule, and later flourished as one of the leading cities of Roman Asia.
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Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
Ionia, Ephesos.
390-325 BC.
Diobol (Silver, 9.4 mm, 0.7 g).
Obv: E-Φ. Bee with straight wings.
Rev: EΦ. Two stag's heads confronted.
Reference: SNG Copenhagen 242. SNG Kayhan 208-42. SNG München 32.
Ephesos was one of the greatest cities of ancient Ionia, situated on the western coast of Anatolia. Its harbour made it a major center of trade, while the nearby Temple of Artemis became one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Greek world. Ephesos played an important role in Ionian politics, passed through Persian and Hellenistic rule, and later flourished as one of the leading cities of Roman Asia.
DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION
Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records.
II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution.
III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order.
IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.
Seller's Story
Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Ionia, Ephesos
Year/period and variation
390-325 BC
Denomination
Diobol
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
0.7 g
