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Siglos 500 BC - 480 BC
Silver | 10.48 g | - |
Issuer | Kourion (Cyprus (ancient)) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
Value | Siglos (1) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 10.48 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#125985 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of bull facing left, olive branch on the left field and all in incuse square.
Comment
Minting city of this type is uncertain, but several sources suggest that it is the city of Kourion (Curium).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.