<p>Welcome back to Coin Story—where every coin has a story to tell. Today, that story involves a couple of ancient athletes who look like they just finished their 47th takedown drill. We’re talking about the Aspendos stater, minted in the ancient city of Aspendos in Pampylia, somewhere between 380 and 325 BC.</p>

Welcome back to Coin Story—where every coin has a story to tell. Today, that story involves a couple of ancient athletes who look like they just finished their 47th takedown drill. We’re talking about the Aspendos stater, minted in the ancient city of Aspendos in Pampylia, somewhere between 380 and 325 BC.

32. Wrestling, The First Martial Art. Pampylia, Aspendos. (380-325 BC)

Coin Story is the podcast that proves every coin has a story to tell. Pete your numismatic guide dives into the rich history behind coins from around the world connecting metal to meaning in ways you never expected. Whether it’s a forgotten penny from your junk drawer or a legendary coin from ancient Rome, each episode uncovers the tales behind the currency: who made it, who used it, and what it reveals about the world then—and now. With a touch of GenX humor, a dose of history, and the occasional family anecdote. Coin Story brings numismatics to life one coin at a time.

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32. Wrestling, The First Martial Art. Pampylia, Aspendos. (380-325 BC)

32. Wrestling, The First Martial Art. Pampylia, Aspendos. (380-325 BC)

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