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⅒ Stater - Nikokles 374 BC - 361 BC
| Gold | 0.69 g | 7.5 mm |
| Issuer | Salamis of Cyprus (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Nicocles (374 BC - 361 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 374 BC - 361 BC |
| Value | ⅒ Gold Stater (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Diameter | 7.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#125859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet and decorated with wreath, round earring, and necklace.
Comment
Some references define this as a 1/10 Stater and some others as 1/12 Stater. If we accept that there was a local cypriot weight standard for gold coinage, then this should be a 1/10 Stater.
BMC Greek Vol.24 Pl.XI. 23; Markou, L'or 317-321; Zapiti & Michaelidou 17; Traité II 1162, pl. CXXVIII, 3.
Interesting fact
The ⅒ Stater coin of Nikokles (374 BC - 361 BC) from Salamis of Cyprus is significant because it features the first known portrait of a Cypriot king on a coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king facing right, wearing a crown and earring, while the reverse side shows a lion's head with a small symbol above it. This coinage was issued during Nikokles' reign, who was a powerful king of Cyprus and played a significant role in the island's transition from a Persian satrapy to an independent kingdom. The coin's design and the use of gold as the material reflect the wealth and power of the Cypriot kingdom during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (374 BC - 361 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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