Historical Context: This coin was minted in ASPENDUS around 370-330 BC. The City of Aspendus is on the southern coast of Asia Minor (Pomphylia). These coins were struck to commemorate the ancient athletic games (Pan-Hellenistic Games). These Games were held in four cities, Olympia, Nemea, Corinth, and Delphi. The Olympic Games were part of this circuit when held in Olympia!! These coins are typically referred to as THE WRESTLERS OF ASPENDUS and are amongst the most collectable of all ancient coins!!! The obverse (front) of this coin is TWO WRESTLERS grappling in a GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING MATCH!!! The reverse scene is a SLINGER. The slinger honors the city’s soldiers.

Obv: Wrestlers
Rev: Slinger
Diameter: 25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but slightly thicker)
Condition: about Very Fine plus, original hoard toning

Antique Coins
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