Ionia, Miletos Diobol 525-475 BC. Lot of 2 (No reserve price)

Ionia, Miletos. 525-475 BC. Diobol (Silver, 8.54-9.61 mm, 1.02-1.08 g). Lot of 2. Obv: Forepart of a lion to left, head turned to right. Rev: Stellate floral design; all within incuse square. Reference: SNG Kayhan 468-75. SNG Keckman 283. SNG von Aulock 2082. Item details: — 8.54 mm / 1.02 g — 9.61 mm / 1.08 g Miletos was one of the foremost Greek cities of Ionia, situated near the mouth of the Maeander River on the western coast of Anatolia. A major center of maritime trade and colonization, it founded settlements across the Black Sea and Mediterranean. Miletos was also renowned for philosophy and science, producing thinkers such as Thales, Anaximander and Anaximenes. Its wealth and strategic position made it influential throughout the Archaic and Classical periods. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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