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Double Siglos 525 BC - 401 BC
| Silver | 10.82 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Lapethos (Cyprus (ancient)) |
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 525 BC - 401 BC |
| Value | 2 Siglos |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.82 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433930 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles, wearing lion's skin with a curled tail, in the running/kneeling position to right, brandishing a club held in his upraised right hand and holding a bow and two arrows with his left; all within a dotted frame and a shallow incuse square.
Comment
Destrooper-Georgiades, pl. XXVIII, 12-13; Kagan, Archaic pl. 7, D; Robinson, Notes on the Larnaca Hoard, NC 1935, pl. 15, 6-7; Schmidt, Persepolis II (1957), 39.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Siglos coin from Lapethos (Cyprus) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Phoenician influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Phoenician-style head of a king, while the reverse side features a Greek-style image of a standing figure holding a scepter and a small statue of a goddess. This blending of cultural styles reflects the rich history of trade and cultural exchange that existed in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (525 BC - 401 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Siglos (525 BC - 401 BC) coin.
