Siglos (500 BC - 480 BC) front Siglos (500 BC - 480 BC) back
Siglos (500 BC - 480 BC) photo
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Siglos 500 BC - 480 BC

 
Silver 10.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Kourion (Cyprus (ancient))
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
References
Numista
N#125985
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.