Ionia, Phokaia. 521-478 BC. Diobol (Silver, 8 mm, 1.24 g). Obv: Head of a griffin to left. Rev: Quadripartite incuse square. Reference: SNG Kayhan 514-6. SNG von Aulock 2116. Phokaia was an Ionian city on the Aegean coast of western Anatolia, founded by settlers from Phocis and famed for seafaring. Its colonists founded Massalia in Gaul and Alalia in Corsica, while Phokaian ships sailed as far as Iberia. The Persian general Harpagus captured Phokaia in 546 BC, but many inhabitants fled west and the city continued under Persian, Athenian, and later Hellenistic rule. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are original and authentic, sourced through established auction houses, galleries, and professional numismatic firms. II. Every item includes a detailed attribution, relevant catalogue references, and a certificate of authenticity issued by Logos Numismatics. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, customs clearance, import licences, duties, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control. V. Due to import restrictions on collector coins, we do not ship to: the United States, China, Israel, Norway, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Ukraine, Egypt, Lebanon, or Kazakhstan. Orders for these destinations will be cancelled and refunded.