Hellas Stater -420--330 Ancient Olympic Games Collection (1 silver Aspendos) in medium wooden box with Certificate VF

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Ancient Olympic Games

This exceptional coin from ancient Greece is reminiscent of the Olympic Games of antiquity. The competitions were the most significant sporting event of the time. During the period of the Games, the Olympic Truce prevailed in order to ensure the athletes a safe passage to Olympia. Wrestling, the so-called pale, was one of the most popular disciplines. This silver 1 Stater coin originates from the ancient city of Aspendos in the Pamphylia region. Its obverse depicts two wrestlers. The reverse shows a man with a slingshot and the coat of arms of the city of Aspendos.

Motifs of ancient Olympic disciplines
1 Stater coin from the city of Aspendos
Over 2,300 years old

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