© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Double siglos 405 BC - 404 BC
| Silver | 11.35 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 404 BC |
| Value | 2 Siglos |
| Currency | Persian siglos |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ρ / Ο on either side of rose in round incuse.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Ρ Ο
Interesting fact
The Double Siglos coin from Rhodes, made of silver and weighing 11.35g, is interesting because it features a unique design on its obverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a mythological figure, it shows a stylized representation of a rose, which was the symbol of the city of Rhodes. This design choice was likely intended to promote the island's reputation for its beautiful roses and to highlight the city's connection to the natural world.
