Lycaonia, Laranda, AR Obol, circa 324/3 BC

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Description

Greek, Lycaonia, Laranda, AR Obol (silver, 0.52g, 10mm), circa 324/3 BC
Obv: Baaltars seated left, holding grain ear, bunch of grapes, and scepter
Rev: Forepart of wolf right, crescent above
Ref: SNG France 444 ; Göktürk 82 Rarity/Choice: Common, aEF
Note: Issued at Laranda in Lycaonia around 324/3 BC, this coin reflects the city’s position at the crossroads of Anatolia during the turbulent years following Alexander the Great’s campaigns. The imagery of Baaltars with agricultural symbols and the wolf with crescent ties local religious identity to prosperity and protection, showcasing how regional mints expressed autonomy amid shifting Hellenistic power.