Siglos (510 BC - 480 BC) front Siglos (510 BC - 480 BC) back
Siglos (510 BC - 480 BC) photo
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Siglos 510 BC - 480 BC

 
Silver 10.53 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Idalion (Cyprus (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
510 BC - 480 BC
Value
Siglos (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.53 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#394509
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Irregular 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.