[349] c.390-360 BC DYNASTS OF LYCIA (Mithrapata) AR Sixth-Stater NGC F (Türkiye)

Description: This ancient coin from the ancient area of modern-day Turkey is a rare find for collectors. Believed to date back to the Greek era (450 BC-100 AD), it features a one-sixth stater denomination and is composed of silver. The coin displays a fascinating design, with a triskeles in the middle within an incuse square on the reverse side, and a lion scalp facing front on the obverse side. This coin has been certified by NGC and comes with a certification number of 4530597-349. It is a great addition to any collection, especially for those interested in ancient Greek coins. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history. Lycia (Lycian: 𐊗𐊕𐊐𐊎𐊆𐊖 Trm̃mis; Greek: Λυκία, Lykia; Turkish: Likya) was a historical region in Anatolia from 15–14th centuries BC (as Lukka) to 546 BC. It bordered the Mediterranean Sea in what is today the provinces of Antalya and Muğla in Turkey as well some inland parts of Burdur Province. The region was known to history from the Late Bronze Age records of ancient Egypt and the Hittite Empire. FeaturesIssuerDynasts of Lycia (Achaemenid Satrapies)DynastMithrapata (circa 390-370 BC)TypeStandard circulation coinsYears390 BC - 370 BCValue⅙ Silver Stater (½)CurrencyDrachmCompositionSilverWeight~1.37 gDiameter~12.5 mmShapeRound (irregular)TechniqueHammered, IncuseOrientationVariable alignment ↺DemonetizedYesNumberN#152259ReferencesSNG Copenhagen# Supp. 476 ObverseLion scalp facing front ReverseTriskeles in the middle, astragalos (or other/no privy mark) in one section and all within incuse square Script: Lycian Lettering: 𐊎𐊆𐊉𐊕𐊀𐊓𐊀𐊗𐊀 (common, but sometimes not present, or may differ in text) Translation: Mithrapata CommentsSeveral variants of this type exist, with differing "privy" marks:Astragalos (knucklebone) privy markDolphin privy markLabrys (zeus' axe) privy markNo privy markIt isn't known if these denote magistrates, dates, mints, or another significance.

Price: 90.5 USD

Location: Spring House, Pennsylvania

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