Greek Silver Stater Coin  Aspendos, Pamphylia, Asia Minor, Ca. 300 to 250 BC.   

The obverse features two naked athletes wrestling, grasping each other by the arms. The reverse features a slinger, advancing right, about to discharge his sling. In a field to the right, triskeles of human legs. 

Condition:  Very fine

Dimensions:  22mm diameter,   Weight: 10.9 gm

Background:  This coin is a tribute to the Wrestlers that participated in the Ancient Olympics. Like the modern sport, an athlete needed to throw his opponent on the ground, landing on a hip, shoulder, or back for a fair fall. 3 throws were necessary to win a match. Biting was not allowed, and genital holds were also illegal. Attacks such as breaking your opponent's fingers were permitted in the ancient arena.