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Tetradrachm - Zopiros
| Issuer | Apollonia Pontika |
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| Year | 375 BC - 325 BC |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Laureate head of Apollo facing left, rendered in fine high relief characteristic of late Classical Greek coinage. The deity's hair is elaborately styled in flowing wavy locks swept back from the brow, adorned with a prominent laurel wreath whose leaves are finely detailed. The facial features display a serene idealized expression with a straight Hellenic nose and slightly parted lips, reflecting the sophisticated die-cutting tradition of Apollonia Pontika. The broad, smooth cheek and strong chin impart a youthful yet divine quality to the effigy. |
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| Reverse description | Upright anchor occupying the central field, flanked by the Greek letter alpha (Α) in the left field and a crayfish (astacus) in the right field, the crayfish serving as a secondary civic symbol of Apollonia Pontika. The entire device is set within a shallow incuse square, a hallmark of early and Classical coinage from this Black Sea mint. The anchor, primary emblem of Apollonia, is rendered with voluted flukes and a prominent crossbar, symbolizing the city's maritime identity and commercial importance. |
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| Reverse lettering | ΞΩΠΥΡΟΣ Α |
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