Pamphylia, Aspendos, AR Stater, circa 420-410 BC

Pamphylia, Aspendos, AR Stater, circa 420-410 BC

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Description

-Greek, Pamphylia, Aspendos, AR Stater (silver, 10.75g, 23mm), circa 420-410 BC

-Obv: Two nude wrestlers, standing and grappling with each other

-Rev: ΕΣΤFΕΔΙΙΥΣ Slinger standing right; to right, triskeles running left; all within dotted square border within incuse square

-Ref: SNG Paris 47. Tekin Series 1

-Rarity/Choice: Scarce Magistrate, VF (edge cracks)

-Note: Issued at Aspendos in Pamphylia around, this stater highlights the city’s martial and athletic identity, with wrestlers symbolizing Greek sport and discipline. The reverse, showing a slinger and triskeles, reflects Aspendos’ military strength and civic pride, projecting both protection and prosperity within the competitive world of classical Asia Minor.