Lampsakos, Mysia Rare AR Drachm Persian Standard 394-350 BC Ancient Greek Silver Coin Head of Athena Museum Reproduction CSGDS0026

Lampsakos was founded by Greek colonists from Phocaea in the 6th century B.C. Soon afterward it became a main competitor of Miletus, controlling the trade roots in the Dardanelles. During the 6th and 5th centuries B.C., Lampsacus was successively dominated by Lydia, Persia, Athens, and Sparta. Artaxerxes I assigned it to Themistocles with the expectation that the city supply the Persian king with its famous wine. When Lampsacus joined the Delian League after the battle of Mycale in 479 B.C., it paid a tribute of twelve talents, a testimony to its wealth. Lampsacus was notable for its worship of Priapus, who was said to have been born there.

DESIGN:
Obverse side
Head of Athena facing slightly right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet, earrings, and pearl necklace
Legend:
Anepigraphic

Reverse side
Forepart of Pegasos flying towards right
Legend:
Anepigraphic

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