Greek, City State, Miletus, (6 Cen BC), Silver 1/12 Stater, 1.01g, 08.21x9.37mm, Obv: Forepart of lion with its head turned back(the typical emblem of Miletus), Rev: A deep square incuse carrying a floral pattern comprising four flowerets around central pellet. The ancient Greek city of Miletus in Asia Minor, on what is now the west coast of Turkey, was the intellectual and commercial center of the Greek world before Athens rose to prominence. It has been called the birthplace of the modern world. Very Fine, Very Scarce. View Lot Details