Description: Ionia, Miletos, late 6th - early 5th century BC. 1/12 Stater. Forepart of lion right with head reverted left / Floral stellate pattern in incuse square.

Diameter: AR9 mm

Weight: 1,04 g

Grade: gF/VF

Attribution: SNG Helsinki II 277; BMC 14.185,14

Commentary: light surfaces, obverse slightly off-center, sharp reverse

History: Miletos was the only one of the Ionian cities not under the Lydian rule, repelling the attacks of Gyges, Alyattes and Kroisos.

Article Number: 010-08-04-41652