
Pamphylia, Aspendos, AR Stater, circa 420-410 BC
Lot 593 · Consigned by CoinsLegacy
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.