Third Stater of Trbbenimi, Dynast of Lycia c. 380

Editor: Here we have a "Third Stater of Trbbenimi, Dynast of Lycia," made by Trbbenimi. It's a small coin, and the images, a lion and a triskeles, are worn. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Consider the labor involved in minting coinage. The die-making, the striking of each coin – each step reflects an allocation of resources and power within Lycian society. How does this mass production influence our perception of its artistic value? Editor: So, it's not just about the images, but the economics behind it? Curator: Precisely. The material, silver, and its transformation into currency, speaks volumes about trade, value, and the means of control wielded by Trbbenimi. How might this coin have been used, and by whom? Editor: I hadn't considered the labor and material that went into something so small. Thanks! Curator: It shows that even an object of such a small scale could carry significance far beyond its face value.