Siglos (500 BC - 400 BC) front Siglos (500 BC - 400 BC) back
Siglos (500 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Siglos 500 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 10.67 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Cypriot city (Cyprus (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 400 BC
Value
Siglos (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.67 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#153410
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull standing right and all within dotted square in incuse square

Interesting fact

The Siglos coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Cyprus and was equivalent to a quarter of a stater, which was the standard unit of currency in ancient Greece.