Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 117
Ionia. Ephesos circa 387-285 BC.
Bronze Æ
10 mm, 1,45 g
E-Φ, bee / Forepart of stag right.
Very Fine
SNG Copenhagen 244.
Ephesus, a distinguished ancient Greek city on the western coast of Turkey, bore emblems like the bee, stag, and palm, all of which held profound significance. Central to these symbols was Ephesus' role as a crucial center for the worship of the Greek goddess Artemis, a connection prominently highlighted on its coinage. The bee, stag, and palm were emblematic of Ephes...