Ionia, Phokaia Diobol 521-478 BC (No reserve price)

Phokaia was a coastal Ionic city in Asia Minor, famed for its early maritime explorations and founding of distant colonies. The Diobol coin, minted between 521-478 BC, represents a silver denomination worth two obols, typical for everyday commercial activities. This period covers the late archaic to early classical ages, a time noted for artistic development and increased civic identity in Greek city-states. Coins from Phokaia often bear imagery connected to seafaring, local deities, or animals, highlighting the city's close ties to the sea and navigation. These coins are valuable artifacts illustrating economic practices, artistic trends, and regional distinctiveness in early Greek numismatics.