Lion / Floral Star

Miletos (Ionia) - Diobol (⅓ Drachm)
Forepart of lion to right, his head turned back to left
Star-shaped floral ornament within incuse square

Description

Obverse: Forepart of lion to right, his head turned back to left
Reverse: Star-shaped floral ornament within incuse square

Sometimes listed as 1⁄12 Stater

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerMiletos
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue525 BC - 475 BC
Weight1 g
Diameter9 mm
Orientation
↑↑
5h
Denomination1 Diobol
StandardIonia - Drachm
ReferencesKlein #424; SNG von Aulock #2080; SNG Copenhagen #944; SNG Kayhan #476-482; SNG Keckman Asia #273; BMC Greek #14; GCV #3532

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United KingdomN&N London, Online Auction 52 - Lot 13Jul 19, 2024
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent