Thrace Apollonia Pontika AR Diobol Gorgoneion Anchor Crayfish 410-323 BC
Lot 030 · Consigned by olbiacabinet
Hammer price $75.00
Description
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.