This Ancient Coin Changed Money FOREVER!

In this video, we dive into a coin from Lydia, one of the earliest examples of coinage. We explore its history, the use of electrum (a gold and silver alloy), and the significance behind its design, including the sunburst symbol. I’ll also discuss how to buy ancient coins at reasonable prices and what makes this particular coin a valuable find, even when worn. Watch for my insights into the world of ancient numismatics!

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[michaelg]

Type 1 Sardis, Lydia, Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), c. 610-600 BC. This is the first main variety of Lydian Lion, seen far less commonly than the second and minted over a far shorter period. Inscribed varieties, even rarer, are likely contemporaneous with this one. It can be attributed as Weidauer 59-75 (Type 15), Mitchiner 9-11 (Group C), SNG München Plate 1, 2, SNG Lockett 2976, Rosen 653, Babelon Traité 4, and BMC Lydia 2.

[indivisibleman]

That sunburst looks a lot like a lightbulb.

[michaelg]

Type 2 Sardis c. 600-560 BC. This is the second main variety of Lydian trites, later, slightly more refined in style, and considerably more common than the first. The sunburst above the lion's eye typically has more rays, and the hatches making up the lion's mane point downward instead of upward. It can be attributed as Sear Greek 3398, Weidauer 86-89 (Type 16), Mitchiner 14-19 (Group D), SNG Cop. 449, SNG Kayhan 1013, SNG Fitz. 4836, SNG Lockett 2977, SNG Hart 1005, SNG Berry 1135, SNG Delepierre 2787-2790, SNG Tübingen 3648, SNG von Aulock 8205, SNG München Plate 1, 1, Dewing 2421-2423, Winterthur 3672-3673, Rosen 655-656, Boston MFA 1763-1765, Babelon Traité 6, and BMC Lydia 7. It likely consists of about 54 percent gold, 44 percent silver, 2 percent copper, plus trace elements.

[michaelg]

Lydian Lion trite sunburst. Sometimes described as a nose wart, this design appears on the forehead of Lydian Lion electrum coins. Type 1 portray a crudely designed sunburst, shaped like a cross, with four rays. Most Type 2 Lydian Lions feature a sunburst that has five rays, but the number of rays can range from three to seven.