| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 63 Price realized: 900 EUR (Approx. 973 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Lesbos. Mytilene circa 412-378 BC. Sixth Stater or Hekte EL 11 mm, 2,54 g Forepart of winged lion left / Sphinx seated right in linear square within incuse square. Very Fine Bodenstedt 63; HGC 6, 989 corr. (boar instead of lion). From a southern German private collection; Ex Savoca Auction 19, Lot 130. The depiction of a winged lion on Mytilenian electrum coins is a significant motif, embodying layers of symbolism and cultural meaning. The winged lion, a powerful and majestic creature, likely symbolized strength, authority, and protection. Lions, traditionally associated with royalty and regal power, conveyed a sense of prestige and leadership, while the addition of wings imbued the creature with divine attributes such as swiftness and transcendence. Numismatically, the presence of the winged lion on these coins served to bolster the image of the issuing city-state, projecting an aura of prosperity and security to both local inhabitants and external traders. Furthermore, the motif reflected the artistic and cultural currents of the time, highlighting the influence of mythological symbolism on ancient coinage. Starting price: 500 EUR |  |
