Persian Satrap of Lydia

This week a coin minted in preparation for war with Cyprus. The king, Evagoras, rebelled against the Persians after the the Peace of Antalcidas (the King’s Peace). This coin with a Greek goddess on one side and a Persian satrap or general on the other.


Post coins from the satrap of Lydia, Mallos, Persia or anything else you find interesting or entertaining.

 

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Interesting piece, never seen one.



Antiochus IV
Mint: Mallus
Denomination D
175 to 164 BC
Obvs: Winged Medusa right, fillet border.
Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ on right ANTIOXOY on left, Nike standing left holding wreath. Fillet border.
AE 11mm, 1.71g
Ref: SC 1384; HGC 9, 716(R2-3)