Siglos (480 BC) front Siglos (480 BC) back
Siglos (480 BC) photo
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Siglos 480 BC

480 BC year
Silver 11.08 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Paphos (Cyprus (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
480 BC
Value
Siglos (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.08 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#179452
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Astragalos. Cypriot script 'pa-si' around

Interesting fact

The Siglos coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Cyprus and was equivalent to a quarter of a shekel, which was a common unit of weight and value in ancient times.