Siglos (500 BC - 480 BC) front Siglos (500 BC - 480 BC) back
Siglos (500 BC - 480 BC) photo
© Trustees of the British Museum

Siglos 500 BC - 480 BC

 
Silver 10.31 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kourion (Cyprus (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 480 BC
Value
Siglos (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.31 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#394537
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of bull facing right within incuse square.

Script: Cypriot

Translation: BA PHI

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.