© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
⅙ Siglos - Nikodamos 460 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 1.53 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Salamis of Cyprus (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Nikodamos (460 BC - 450 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 460 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | ⅙ Siglos |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#126094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Egyptian ankh symbol with two concentric circles, one solid and one dotted. Cypriot syllabic sign within the circle of the ankh and four other signs in the corners of the incuse square.
Script: Cypriot
Lettering:
𐠞
𐠪 𐠏 𐠛 𐠭
Translation: King of Salamis
Comment
BMC Greek Vol.24 Pl.X.10Interesting fact
The ⅙ Siglos - Nikodamos coin from Salamis of Cyprus is notable for its unique design, which features a Phoenician-style head of a king on one side and a Greek-style image of a goddess on the other. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history of Cyprus as a crossroads of civilizations in the ancient world.
