GREEK ISLAND OF LESBOS, MYTILENE 412-378 BC Electrum 1/6th Stater NGC CHVF ARES

Description: GREEK ISLAND OF LESBOS, MYTILENE 412-378 BC Electrum 1/6th Stater NGC CHVF Area Helmeted Strike 4/5 Surface 5/5 The story of the world’s first coins, seemingly introduced in the mid-seventh century B.C. were made of electrum is well known. This alloy of gold and silver earned its name from its pale yellow color, which resembled amber, called “electron” in Greek. We know it today as Electrum. Lydia was one of the first places to stamp coins using precious metals. Electrum was a natural alloy of gold and silver, available locally, and was largely controlled by the Lydian kings who turned some of it into coins by applying a design on lumps of electrum of consistent weights. Lesbos is the 3rd largest island tucked into the Asia Minor peninsula, about 10 miles from the coast (south of Troy, north of Izmir). Mytilene was its capital city. The electrum coinage from the Mytilene mint (447-326 BCE) had an average gold content of 42 +/- 14% (according to Bodenstadt’s analysis of over 50 coins from that era). This Electrum 1/6 Stater features Ares wearing his war helmet. Ares serves as the Greek god of war and courage. He is born as a son to Zeus and Hera. However, because he lusted for blood and the chaos of battle he was not highly regarded by his godly parents or any other immortal or mortal being. Ares is known for having numerous affairs with both mortals and goddesses. Arguably, his most famous escapade was with the goddess Aphrodite. Next to Aphrodite, he is known to be the lover of several mortals as well. Multiple kings claim to be his offspring. The Amazons can also trace back their lineage to him. Guaranteed Genuine Capstonecoins.com Austin TX 78717

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