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

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.