Rare Ancient Greek Coin – Silver Stater – c1465-430

Description

Heading: Rare Ancient Greek coin – silver stater

Denomination: Silver stater

Period: Ancient Greek. Classical and Hellenistic period

Date: Circa 465-430 BC

Origin: Aspendos. Pamphylia

Condition: VF. Rare

Obverse: Naked warrior advancing to right. holding spear and shield

Reverse: Triskele of human legs. right. within incuse square

Size and Weight: 10.91g. 20mm

References: S5381. SNG von Aulock 4484

Features and Provenance: This rare Ancient Greek coin is ex Roma Numismatics. previously a German dealer.

In ancient times. Aspendos was inland but was still an important place of trade. with a port and naval base. It was under Persian rule for most of its history. When Alexander the Great arrived the population resisted with gusto. If they fought naked. like the warrior on the obverse of the coin. it must have been an intimidating sight. but they were finally subdued in 333BC.

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible