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⅓ Stater - Tymnes 510 BC
510 BC year| Silver | 4.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Termera (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 510 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Stater |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#357390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion's head left; all within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: TEPMEPIKON
Translation: Termeron (Termera)
Comment
from wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Termera"Termera (Ancient Greek: Τέρμερα), also known as Termerum or Termeron (Τερμερον), was a maritime town of ancient Caria on the south coast of the peninsula of Halicarnassus, near Cape Termerium. Stephanus of Byzantium erroneously assigns the town to Lycia. It was a polis (city-state) and a member of the Delian League."
Interesting fact
The Tymnes coin from Termera (Caria) is notable for its unique design, which features a lion's head on one side and a flower on the other. This design was likely chosen to symbolize the city's connection to the natural world and its rich agricultural resources. The lion's head may also represent the city's strength and power, while the flower could symbolize fertility and prosperity. The combination of these two symbols on the coin reflects the city's values and aspirations at the time it was minted.