Thrace Apollonia Pontika AR Diobol Gorgoneion Anchor Crayfish 410-323 BC

Ancient Greek. Thrace, Apollonia Pontika, circa 410-323 BC.

AR Diobol.

Obv: Facing gorgoneion.

Rev: Upright anchor; crayfish to left, A to right; magistrate name in the left field.

Weight: 1.2 g

Diameter: 10.4 mm

Condition: Please refer to photos for full condition.

A classic small silver issue from Apollonia Pontika on the western Black Sea coast. The obverse features the facing gorgoneion, while the reverse shows the city’s characteristic anchor type with crayfish, a design closely associated with Apollonia Pontika’s maritime identity.