Ionia, Phokaia, AR Diobol, Circa 521-478 BC, Nymph / Quadripartite

Ionia, Phokaia, AR Diobol (silver, 1.27g, 11 mm), Circa 521-478 BC

Obv: Head of a nymph to left, wearing sakkos adorned with a central band and circular earring

Rev: Quadripartite incuse square

Ref: Klein 452; SNG Copenhagen 389-94

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF

Note: Phokaia was one of the prominent Greek city-states in Ionia, known for its maritime trade and naval power. nymph, a mythological female figure often associated with water and nature. This imagery symbolizes Phokaia's connection to the sea, highlighting its status as a coastal city with a strong maritime tradition. A quadripartite (four-part) incuse square. This geometric design is characteristic of early Greek coinage and serves as a simple but distinctive symbol of Phokaia's identity.