The Lydian Stater is believed to be the world’s oldest coin, first minted around 600 BCE in the ancient kingdom of Lydia—modern-day Turkey. Cast in electrum, a natural mix of gold and silver, it marks the dawn of currency.
Lycia, a neighboring region steeped in myth and history, was once a sacred land of temples and ruins, now the final jewel of the Blue Voyage along Turkey’s coast. This piece is a tribute to Anatolia’s rich legacy—a timeless echo of the Eastern Mediterranean's golden age.
