© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Double Siglos - Aristidas 250 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 11.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Knidos (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | 2 Siglos |
| Currency | Persian siglos |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ΚΝΙΔΙΟΝ above forepart of lion left with one paw extended; below, magistrate name.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΝΙΔΙΟΝ
ΑΡΙΣΤΙΔΑΣ
Comment
Unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Double Siglos - Aristidas coin from Knidos (Caria) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Aristides, a prominent Athenian statesman and military leader, on one side, and a representation of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of King Mausolus, who ruled over Caria from 377 BC to 353 BC, and it is considered a rare and valuable example of ancient Greek coinage.
