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 10.41 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kourion (Cyprus (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 480 BC
Value
Siglos (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.41 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#182661
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Octopus with Cypriot-sylabic on the top left field and all shallow 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.