Third Stater of Perikle, Dynast of Lycia c. 380

Curator: Right now, we're looking at a small coin, weighing just over 2 grams, known as the "Third Stater of Perikle, Dynast of Lycia." It was crafted by Perikle himself. Editor: It's so tiny, yet the weight of history feels immense. The lion's head—it stares out with such ferocity, a miniature monument to power. Curator: Absolutely. The lion was a common symbol of royalty and strength in ancient Lycia. On the reverse, you'll see a triskeles—three legs radiating from a central point. Editor: Three legs, always in motion, always moving forward. I love how these repeating symbols gain power over time, echoing through centuries. Curator: It speaks to the aspirations of Perikle, to his desire for enduring legacy. I wonder what he'd think of us, centuries later, pondering his image. Editor: Maybe he'd smile, seeing his lion still roaring, his emblem still turning. Power, legacy, time—it all swirls together on this little piece of metal.