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Stater: Lion (obverse); Incuse Punches (reverse)
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The lion, king of the beasts and an animal associated with regal and heroic power, featured prominently on the coinage of many ancient Greek city-states. Artists placed the lion in a variety of poses, sometimes including the whole body, at other times the foreparts or just the head. Although it may once have roamed nearby, for many Greeks the lion was a monster nearly as exotic as the Chimaera, of which it formed a part, together with a goat head and snake-headed tail.
| Artist / Maker | Greek, minted at Miletos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Date | 600–550 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greek, minted at Miletos (Ionia) |
| Medium | Electrum (gold-silver alloy) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1.6 x 2 x 0.8 cm (5/8 x 13/16 x 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Coins |
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