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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Siglos - Evagoras I 411 BC - 374 BC
| Silver | 11.12 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Salamis of Cyprus (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Evagoras I (Εὐαγόρας) (411 BC - 373 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 411 BC - 374 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.12 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Recumbent ram right; above, barley grain and dotted exergual line beneath.
Scripts: Cypriot, Greek
Lettering: 𐠞 𐠪 𐠐 𐠵 𐠩/EY/𐠀
Comment
Traité pl. 127, 27; Tziambazis 113 var. (A on reverse).
Interesting fact
The Siglos - Evagoras I coin from Salamis of Cyprus (ancient) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Evagoras I, the ruler of Salamis, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Aphrodite on the other. This coin was minted during Evagoras' reign, which lasted from 411 BC to 374 BC, and it is believed to be one of the earliest coins to feature a real person's image. The use of a human portrait on a coin was a departure from the traditional practice of depicting gods and goddesses, and it signaled a shift towards more human-centered representations on currency.
