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Hello George, just asking your personal opinion here: if you would see this this also as Arethusa next to Datames. Wonder what they would have in common though Cheers Lotje (talk) 13:56, 27 January 2024 (UTC)

This is my question to Google Bardː

"Are there any coins from Asia Minor dating to the 4th cent. B.C. depicting Arethusa? I am interested in the period of the Persian rule after the withdrawal of the Spartans."

Bard's answerː "Yes, there are a number of coins from Asia Minor dating to the 4th century B.C. depicting Arethusa. The most well-known example is a silver tetradrachm minted in Syracuse in 406-400 B.C. (see image below). This coin features the head of Arethusa on the obverse and a young Heracles wrestling with a lion on the reverse.

Other coins depicting Arethusa from Asia Minor in the 4th century B.C. include:

A tetradrachm minted in Telmessos (modern-day Fethiye, Turkey) in the mid-4th century B.C. The obverse features the head of Arethusa with dolphins swimming around her. The reverse features a lion.

A silver didrachm minted in Mytilene (modern-day Lesbos, Greece) in the late 4th century B.C. The obverse features the head of Arethusa with dolphins swimming around her. The reverse features a winged Nike.

A silver drachm minted in Ephesus (modern-day Selçuk, Turkey) in the late 5th or early 4th century B.C. The obverse features Arethusa with dolphins swimming around her. The reverse features a griffin.

These coins are all evidence of the enduring popularity of Arethusa as a goddess in Asia Minor during the Persian period. Arethusa was a water nymph associated with springs and fountains, and she was worshipped throughout the region. Her depiction on coins served to promote her cult and affirm her status as a protector of the city."

The interesting part is that the worship of Arethusa was very popular in Asia Minor during that period. I cannot be sure, though, if this is the female deity depicted on both coins. As for the satraps mantioned, I am aware of Pharnabazus but not of Datames. I am also familiar with the history of the region but not in depth. For example, I know that as soon as the Spartan rule collapsed in Asia Minor,the Persians returned and took charge of everything. This Persian rule ended with the campaign of Alexander the Great a few decades later.

I hope I helped, Lotje. Good night from freezing cold Athensǃ ː-) George E. Koronaios (talk) 01:21, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

Gosh George, this was a real lecture. Very, very, interesting. Have to keep track of this extremely useful information. Thank you ever so much for taking the time. Have an enjoyable sunny sunday in Athens George. :-) Lotje (talk) 06:19, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

Always a pleasure, Lotjeǃ Take careǃ George E. Koronaios (talk) 18:06, 28 January 2024 (UTC)