page_title: History of coins
hierarchical_section_title: History of coins
caption_attribution_description: KINGS of Lydia. Uncertain King. Early 6th century BC. EL Third Stater - Trite (4.71 gm). Head of roaring lion right, sun with multiple rays on forehead / Double incuse punch. Weidauer 86; BMC Lydia pg. 2, 6; SNG Kayhan 1013.
context_page_description: The History of coins extends from ancient times to the present, and is related to economic history, the history of minting technologies, the history shown by the images on coins, and the history of coin collecting. Coins are still widely used for monetary and other purposes.
context_section_description: The History of coins extends from ancient times to the present, and is related to economic history, the history of minting technologies, the history shown by the images on coins, and the history of coin collecting. Coins are still widely used for monetary and other purposes.
caption: 610–560 BC Lydian electrum coin denominated as ​1⁄3 stater
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