Description: Thank you for looking at this beautiful example of an ancient Greek coin. It features amazing style and history. This is a great chance to own a piece of history, expand your collection, or give as a gift. All coins are guaranteed authentic for life. Obverse: Ancient Greek wrestling, known as pále, was a foundational sport in Greek culture and an Olympic event from 708 BC. Held in the skamma, or wrestling pit, it was a sport focused on skill, strength, and technique. Unlike modern wrestling, competitors won by throwing their opponent to the ground three times or forcing them into submission, with no weight classes dividing them. Wrestlers practiced moves such as trips, throws, and joint locks, emphasizing techniques over raw power. Wrestling was both a revered sport and a reflection of cultural values like courage, discipline, and resilience. Champions achieved lasting honor, often rewarded with public acclaim, statues, and various privileges. Reverse: Ancient Greek slingers were specialized light infantry soldiers skilled in using slings (sphendone) to launch stones or lead bullets at high speeds and long distances, often exceeding 100 miles per hour and reaching up to 400 meters. Recruited from regions like Rhodes and Achaea, where slinging was part of daily life, these soldiers provided critical support in battle by disrupting enemy lines and targeting unarmored troops from afar. Operating in loose formations to stay agile, slingers worked alongside archers and other light infantry, weakening the enemy before close combat ensued, and highlighting the strategic value of ranged attacks in ancient warfare. Era: Ancient Greek Area: Pamphylia, Aspendos Date: 380-330 BC Denomination: Silver Stater Obverse: Two wrestlers grappling, AΦ between Reverse: EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger in throwing stance right, triskeles to right, all within pelleted square border Size: 24 mm, 10.7 grams Mint: Aspendos Reference: Tekin Series 4; SNG BN 83 Professional Numismatic Notes: Extremely Fine; beautiful blue-purple toning ******************************************************************** STORE AND SHIPPING POLICIES, PLEASE READ ******************************************************************** - Shipping is FAST and FREE with tracking! - If you want shipping insurance, please let me know. Your invoice will be adjusted according to the cost of the insurance. Lucky Coin and Antiques LLC will not be held liable for lost mail that does not have the added shipping insurance. - All coins are guaranteed authentic for life. - Please message me for any additional photos or questions. - All items will come in a bubble wrap package to insure absolute protection for the contents inside. - Combine up to 5 coins on one shipping charge. - Thank you for supporting my small business! ********************************************************************
Price: 637 USD
Location: Mesilla Park, New Mexico
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Era: Ancient
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Denomination: Stater
Composition: Silver
Year: 350 BC
