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1⁄48 Stater - Alyattes II 610 BC - 560 BC
| Electrum | 0.31 g | 6 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Alyattes II (Circa 610-560 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 610 BC - 560 BC |
| Value | 1⁄48 Electrum Stater (7⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 0.31 g |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#368625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rough incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Alyattes II 1/48 Stater coin is that it features the earliest known depiction of a lion on a coin, which was a symbol of the Lydian kingdom and a motif that would be used on many subsequent coins throughout history.
