Ionia, Miletos; AR 1/16 Stater; head of lion/pattern
130,00 €
Description
Ionia, Miletos, 550-525 BC. AR 1/16 Stater. Lion’s head facing within dotted square / flower (or stellate pattern) within dotted square, all in incuse square.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR10 |
| Weight [g]: | 0,74 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Klein 421; Rosen 579 |
| Commentary: | well centered, good detail |
Historical Context
After the Persians under Cyrus defeated the Lydians in Asia Minor and subjected the Ionian cities, Miletos was able to reach an agreement acquiring special terms from the Persians and gained a considerable amount of freedom.
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