Ionia,Miletos AR 1/12 stater

We have some lions facing right & some left. All these lions posted have unique personalities.


IONIA, Miletos
AR 1/12th Stater
ca. Mid 6th Century B.C.
1.00 grams, 9.6 mm to 7.6 mm
Obv: Forepart of lion facing right.
Rev: Beautiful star ornament
within incuse square.
Grade: aVF with attractive toning.
Nice, tall design completely
struck within the oblong flan.
Other: Sear 3532. May be late 6th to early 5th Century B.C.

 

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That OP coin is pure beauty
Congrats @Sallent !

Q

 

I wonder how many of us got ours as a fixed-price special from Frank Robinson...



Here's the historical note in my database:

Miletos was one of the greatest of the early Greek city states. In the 6th century BC, it was also the site of the origin of Greek philosophy, in the form of the Milesian School (most notably Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes). These philosophers rejected supernatural and mythological explanations of phenomena in favour of natural explanations. As such, they are often thought of as the originators of modern science. Thales also produced the first deductive mathematics.

In 499 B.C., Miletos spearheaded the Ionian revolt against the Persians, the event that triggered the Greco-Persian wars. In 494 B.C., Miletos was beseiged by the Persians, and its population enslaved. The Greeks, under the leadership of Athens and Sparta, ultimately triumphed, freeing Miletos from Persian domination.

 

I've had this little guy rolling around my collection for years. This thread made me look at it again...

 

Welcome to cointalk David!

Looks like a nice example.

What other ancients do you have (start a new thread for each new coin type).

John

 

Thanks John...that picture does not do it justice.

I collect mostly Roman Imperials. But I tend to get whatever catches my eye.

 

Welcome to the Ancients Forum, David! Nice lion!

 

@Deacon Ray , your images are beautiful. I'd like to see the information on them include the diameter of the coin. How large is the Azes II?

 

Many thanks, @Valentinian ! The Azes II Hexachalkon is 25mm in diameter.