File:Electrum trite, Alyattes II, Lydia, 610-560 BC.jpg
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DescriptionElectrum trite, Alyattes II, Lydia, 610-560 BC.jpg |
English: KINGS of LYDIA. Period of Alyattes II. Circa 610-560 BC. Trite (Electrum, 13mm, 4.72 g), so-called “Branch” mint. KUKALI[Ṃ] (in Lydian, retrograde Two confronted lion heads, the one on the right nearly off the flan; between them, inscription. Rev. Double incuse square, made from two separate punches. Cf. Wallace, “KUKALIṂ” inscription in Lydian script.
A major question concerns the identity of ‘ Kukaliṃ’, the name that appears on this coin. This name, ‘Kukas’, can be transliterated as ‘Gyges’ and it would be tempting to assign it to the historical king of Lydia of that name; however, he lived at least 60-70 years before this coin could have been minted so that identification is untenable. However, since this coin certainly is related to the usual issues of Alyattes from Sardes, but comes from what is known as the Branch Mint, it is tempting to see this ‘Gyges’ as being a son or other close relative of the king who served as a provincial governor or viceroy within the kingdom of Lydia. It can also be suggested that the Branch Mint would not necessarily have to be located outside of Sardes; rather, it could have been a completely separate workshop, using its own personnel, but still located in the capitol so that it could be carefully controlled by the central authorities. |
Date | 2018 |
Source | https://cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=243846 |
Author | Unknown / Photography by CNG coins |
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