Ionia, Miletos Mint, AE circa 350-300 BC, Diophant, Magistrate – RRR

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Description

Ionia, Miletos Mint, AE (bronze,4.5g,19mm), circa 350-300 BC
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev:  Lion standing right, head left; star above, ΔΙΟΦΑΝΤ in exergue
Ref: SNG Copenhagen 981 var Rarity/Choice: Rare Magistrate, Avf (some weakness and scratches otherwise nice patination)
Note: Coins from ancient Miletos, a prominent city-state in the region of Ionia, are significant artifacts that provide valuable insights into the economic, political, and cultural life of the city during the Hellenistic period.During the timeframe of circa 350-300 BC, Miletos would have been an active center of commerce, culture, and intellectual pursuits. As part of the Ionian League, Miletos played a crucial role in the cultural exchanges and interactions among Greek city-states in the region.