© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Double siglos - Baalmelek I 479 BC - 449 BC
| Silver | 10.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Kition (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Baalmelek I (479 BC - 449 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 479 BC - 449 BC |
| Value | 2 Siglos |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.99 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#433820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion seated right; in right field, ram’s head. All within incuse and dotted square.
Script: Aramaic
Lettering: l B'l mlk
Comment
Traité II 1197, pl. CXXX, 2; BMC 2 and pl. II, 8; Kraay, Moorey, RN X, 1968, 67, pl. XXI; Walcher de Molthein 2642.
Interesting fact
The Double Siglos coin featuring Baalmelek I from Kition (Cyprus) is interesting because it showcases a unique blend of ancient Near Eastern and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features an image of Baalmelek I, who was a king of the ancient city-state of Kition, while the reverse (back) side features the image of a lion, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history of Cyprus as a crossroads of civilizations in the ancient world.
