Iona, Ephesos Mint, AE Circa 375-325 BC - RR

Iona Mint, Ephesos, AE (bronze,1.42g,11mm), Circa 375-325 BC

Obv: Draped Artemis bust to left, wearing stephane

Rev: Bee; E-Φ across fields

Ref: SNG Copenhagen 256; SNG von Aulock 1839

Rarity/Choice: Scarce, VF (somewhat porous otherwise, well preserved and attractive for this type)

Note: Coins from Ephesus, an ancient Greek city located in Ionia (in present-day Turkey), provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the city during the Classical and Hellenistic periods. bronze or copper alloys, were commonly minted by Greek cities for everyday transactions and trade. Ephesus would have been a prominent city-state in the region, known for its economic prosperity, cultural achievements, and religious significance. Ephesus was home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and served as a center for trade and worship in the eastern Mediterranean.