Lot 94: Thrace, Apollonia Pontika. Mid 4th century B.C. AR diobol. Ma..., magistrate. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 17 (Auction 320)
- Starting Bid: $45
- 0 Bid(s)
Thrace, Apollonia Pontika. Mid 4th century B.C. AR diobol (10 mm, 1.25 g, 12 h). Ma..., magistrate. Facing gorgoneion / Upright anchor; A to left, crayfish to right; in left field, magistrate's name [M]A. SNG BM 174. Lightly toned. Very fine.
Apollonia Pontika was founded by Milesian colonists in the seventh century B.C. It was famous for its colossal statue of Apollo by the artist Kalamis, which was carried off by the Roman consul, L. Licinius Lucullus during the third Mithradatic War (73-63 B.C.). Despite its association with Apollo, in the fifth and fourth centuries B.C., the main types for the city's coinage were a gorgoneion - presumably as an apotropaic device to protect the issuing city from evil - and an anchor, emblematic of Apollonia's importance as a port city.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 94
- Listing #: 174732
- Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 5:31:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $75