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Trite - Alyattes II Sardes 610 BC - 546 BC
| Electrum | 4.70 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Alyattes II (Circa 610-560 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 610 BC - 546 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Electrum Stater (28⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 4.70 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two incuse squares, one larger than the other
Comment
Linzalone 1090; Traité II/1, 44, pl. II, 6.
Lydo-Milesian standard.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trite coin is that it features the first known portrait of a king on a coin, which was a revolutionary design at the time. The coin's obverse side features a facing head of Alyattes II, while the reverse side shows a lion and a bull facing each other. This design was a departure from the traditional abstract symbols and animals that were commonly used on coins before, and it paved the way for the use of portraits on coins in the future.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (610 BC - 546 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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