NGC-Certified Ancient Greek Silver Stater of Aspendus — The Famous Wrestlers Coin

Own One of the Most Iconic Coins of the Ancient Greek World

A real NGC-certified Greek silver stater struck at Aspendus, one of the most famous and instantly recognizable coin types of the ancient world.

Grade: Choice Very Fine
NGC Strike: 4/5
NGC Surface: 2/5

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🏛 Struck over 2,200 years ago in ancient Pamphylia
🤼 Features the legendary wrestlers of Aspendus
🏹 Reverse depicts a slinger preparing to launch a stone projectile

📷 Photos show the exact coin you will receive.

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Why This Coin Matters

Few ancient Greek coins are as instantly recognizable as the silver staters of Aspendus.

Struck in the prosperous city of Aspendus in Pamphylia (modern-day southern Turkey), these remarkable silver coins became one of the most successful trade currencies of the eastern Mediterranean. Their distinctive designs and consistent silver quality made them widely accepted throughout the Greek world, and today they remain among the most collected coins of ancient Greece.

The obverse features two wrestlers locked in competition, celebrating the athletic ideals that stood at the heart of Greek civilization. Wrestling was one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the ancient athletic festivals, requiring strength, discipline, and skill. The dramatic composition has made the Aspendus stater one of the most recognizable coin designs ever struck.

The reverse depicts a slinger preparing to launch a stone projectile. Slingers were highly valued troops in ancient warfare, capable of striking enemies with remarkable speed and accuracy from long distances. Beneath the slinger appears the forepart of a horse, along with mint control symbols that identified individual issues produced by the city's mint.

This coin was struck during one of history's great turning points. As the age of Alexander the Great gave way to the Hellenistic kingdoms, Aspendus continued to prosper through trade and commerce, serving as an important center connecting the Greek world with the eastern Mediterranean.

More than 2,200 years later, the silver staters of Aspendus remain one of the defining coin types of ancient Greek numismatics. Their combination of athletic imagery, military symbolism, and exceptional artistry has made them a cornerstone of collections for generations.

Perfect For

• Ancient Greek coin collectors
• Ancient Greek history enthusiasts
• Fans of classical athletics and the Olympic tradition
• Collectors seeking one of the world's most iconic Greek silver coins
• Anyone looking for a meaningful historical gift

What You'll Receive

• The exact silver stater pictured
• Civilization: Ancient Greece
• City: Aspendus, Pamphylia
• Century: Late 4th–3rd Century BC
• Date: c. 325–250 BC
• Denomination: Silver Stater
• Obverse: Two wrestlers
• Reverse: Slinger with horse forepart
• Grade: Choice Very Fine
• NGC Strike: 4/5
• NGC Surface: 2/5
• NGC certified and guaranteed authentic

Continue the Story

The cities of ancient Asia Minor produced some of the most celebrated silver coinage of the Greek world, blending athletic competition, military tradition, and artistic excellence into designs that are still admired today.

Explore our other Greek silver coins to discover the remarkable cities, rulers, and civilizations that shaped the ancient Mediterranean.

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