Name: Ionia, Miletos, AR Tetartemorion, Late 6th-early 5th century BC - Rare
SKU: G1.16
Availability: InStock

Description

Ionia, Miletos Mint, AR Tetartemorion (silver,0.26g,6mm), Late 6th-early 5th century BC
Obv: Head of roaring lion right
Rev: Bird standing right within incuse square; pellet in field
Ref: SNG Kayhan 941 var; Klein 432	Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF (slightly off-centered otherwise well-struck and lustrous)

Note: Miletos was a prominent city-state in Ionia, known for its maritime trade, intellectual pursuits, and contributions to Greek culture. the lion was a versatile symbol in ancient Greek coinage, representing strength, authority, protection, and mythological significance. Its presence on a coin could convey a range of messages and ideologies that were meaningful to the issuing authority and its intended audience in addition, birds on ancient Greek coins served as powerful symbols that conveyed a range of meanings, including freedom, divine favor, victory, and cultural significance.

Ionia, Miletos, AR Tetartemorion, Late 6th-early 5th century BC – Rare