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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Siglos 450 BC - 430 BC
| Silver | 11.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Amathus (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 430 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#146279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of lion facing right with its mouth open. All within incuse square
Comment
Traité II 1262 and pl. CXXXII, 17; Amandry, Amathonte, 126, 1.
Interesting fact
The Siglos coin features an image of a Phoenician galley, which was a type of ship used by the Phoenicians, an ancient civilization that inhabited the eastern Mediterranean. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that the people of Amathus had strong maritime trade connections with the Phoenicians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 430 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Siglos (450 BC - 430 BC) coin.