| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 64 Price realized: 1,100 EUR (Approx. 1,189 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, 2,51 g Head of Artemis-Kybele right, with hair in sakkos / Head of Telchine left, with hair in sakkos and lamp at forehead; all within linear square within incuse square. Nearly Extremely Fine Bodenstedt 68; HGC 6, 994. From a southern German private collection; Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 257, Lot 446; Ex Roma Auction XI, Lot 281. On Mytilenian electrum coins, the portrayal of Telchines likely served multiple purposes. Firstly, it symbolized the city's reverence for craftsmanship and trade, as the Telchines were renowned for their skill in metalworking and maritime pursuits. This association may have been intended to highlight Mytilene's economic prosperity and maritime prowess. Furthermore, the depiction of Telchines on coins could have carried religious significance, as these figures were sometimes revered as divine beings or spirits. By featuring Telchines on their coinage, Mytilene may have sought to invoke their protective and auspicious qualities, symbolizing divine favor and safeguarding the city's prosperity. Starting price: 500 EUR |  |
