© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Didrachm - Zotimos 385 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 6.49 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Amathus (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 385 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.49 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#433907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of lion right, with open jaws and tongue protruding; between jaw and paws, zo ti mo in Cypriote characters.
Script: Cypriot
Comment
Traité II 1266, pl. CXXXII, 23; Amandry, Amathonte 130, 1.
Rhodian standard.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Didrachm - Zotimos coin from Amathus (Cyprus) 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 shows a Cypriot-style image of a lion attacking a stag. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the rich history of Cyprus as a crossroads of civilizations in the ancient Mediterranean world.