Coins from 520 - 510 B.C.?

[Saino R]

Hello all. My question is quite simple, but perhaps not so easy to answer - I hope you can help me!

What coins do we know that can be with a decent degree of certainty dated to that time window, 520 - 510 B.C.?

I am asking this because I am considering a gift for a friend, and there would be a special meaning attached to an item from that period...

[Enodia]

hi Saino,

this shouldn't be too daunting a task. what you will be searching for is Greek coins of the archaic period, and here is a link to the appropriate section of Forvm's shop...
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?vpar=1274

the coins of this period will be electrum or silver, with electrum obviously being more expensive. but regardless of your budget you should be able to find a suitable coin somewhere on the internet.
Greek coins cannot usually dated to quite so tight a time frame, but 525-500 BC is a common period, and smaller coinage from Asia Minor can often be had at reasonable prices, especially the fractional coins from Miletos, Kyzikos, etc.

good luck!
~ Peter

[n.igma]

https://www.acsearch.info/index.html enter 520-510 in the search box and you'll have a representative sample of types that are frequently available in commerce.

[stevex6]

Good question ... hmmm, ummm "maybe" Lydia?

560 to 546 "or" 546-510 BC (David Sear authentication certificate)

... so fricken cool, eh?

 

[186]

Can you help me out 'Steve P' with a description of the coin you posted.
I can see the Lion's head (R) but I cannot work out what it is that is in front of it?
Is it an Eagles head facing downwards?
Or perhaps Lion (R) Bull (L) ?
Thanks

[stevex6]

Sorry Dude, I didn't notice your coin-question until now ...  

It is a Lion and a Bull

Lydia AR Siglos

Date: 560-546 "or" 546-510 BC (David Sear authentication certificate)
Diameter: 15.6 mm
Weight: 4.9 grams
Obverse: Confronted lion and bull.
Reverse: Two incuse square punches