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Siglos 500 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 9.09 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Soloi (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.09 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#168810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gorgoneion facing
Comment
Zapiti & Michaelidou 1Interesting fact
The Siglos coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Soloi, which was located in the island of Cyprus. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other side that reads "ΣΙΓΛΟΣ" (Siglos), which means "lion" in Greek. The use of lion imagery on the coin may have been a symbol of the city's strength and power. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency in the ancient world.