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: 1,08 g

Grade: gF/aVF

Attribution: SNG Kayhan 476-82; SNG von Aulock 2081

Commentary: some darker patches, well centered for type

History: Thales (624 - 546 BC), considered by many "the first mathematician" and "the first philosopher" was born and lived in Miletos.

Article Number: 010-08-05-41652