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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dichalkon - Pumiathon 362 BC - 312 BC
| Bronze | 2.91 g | 14.7 mm |
| Issuer | Kition (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Pumiathon (361 BC - 312 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 362 BC - 312 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 14.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#116446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Horse walking left; star above, ankh symbol to left.
Comment
According to the most recent studies, this type was struck in Kition, not in Salamis, under the reign of Pumiathon.
Ressources :
http://www.jstor.org/stable/42678759 (Les débuts du monnayage en bronze à Chypre, A. Destrooper)
http://kyprioscharacter.eie.gr/en/scientific-texts/details/numismatics/coinages-of-kings-of-cyprus-from-archaic-to-early-hellenistic-period
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Pumiathon coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Cypriot elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Cypriot mythological creature called the "Pumiathon," which is a winged lion-like creature with a human head. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and cultural exchange that existed in ancient Cyprus.
