Assarion Imperial times

One interesting fact about the Assarion coin from Alabanda (Caria) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king, possibly representing the Persian king Artaxerxes III, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, likely Athena, with a shield and spear. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region during the Imperial times, when the Persian Empire had conquered much of the ancient Greek world.