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Aspendos, Pamphylia, 380 - 325 B.C.
Aspendos has the best-preserved theater of antiquity, with seating for 7,000. It was built in 155, during the rule of Marcus Aurelius, by the Greek architect Zenon, a native of the city. The Seljuqs used it as a caravansary and in the 13th century converted the stage building into a palace. Until recently the theater was still used for concerts, festivals and events, but shows are no longer allowed due to damage caused by modern theatrical equipment. A new facility has been constructed nearby to continue the tradition of open air theater in Aspendos.GS94266. Silver stater, Tekin Series 4, SNG Cop 228, SNGvA 4566, SNG BnF 83, F, die wear and rust on obverse, flatly struck, a few marks, Aspendos (Serik, Turkey) mint, weight 10.294g, maximum diameter 22.9mm, die axis 0o, 380 - 325 B.C.; obverse two wrestlers, the left one holds the wrist of his opponent with his right hand and right forearm with his left hand, AΦ between their legs; reverse EΣTΦEΔIIYΣ on left upward, slinger, wearing short chiton, discharging sling to right, triskeles on right with feet clockwise, in square of dots, no trace of incuse; ex Numismatik Naumann auction 80 (4 Aug 2019), lot 864 (part of); SOLD
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