Pamphylia, Aspendos, Silver Stater (Wrestlers & Slinger)

Includes glass top display box.

• Origin: Greek province of Pamphylia, city of Aspendos in modern day Turkey
• Denomination: AR (silver) stater 
• Obverse Design: Two wrestlers grappling with each other 
• Reverse Design: A slinger prepared to launch a stone, triskeles (three legs symbol) in right field, all within dotted square

Aspendos was one of the earliest cities to mint coins, starting around 500 BCE in the Archaic period of ancient Greek history. The wrestlers on the obverse of this coin likely depict a scene from the Olympics or a similar sporting event, while the slinger on the reverse demonstrates the city's military might.

All purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in this photo, along with a glass top leatherette display box.