Siglos - Gorgos II (450 BC - 430 BC) front Siglos - Gorgos II (450 BC - 430 BC) back
Siglos - Gorgos II (450 BC - 430 BC) photo
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG

Siglos - Gorgos II 450 BC - 430 BC

 
Silver 11.13 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Salamis of Cyprus (Cyprus (ancient))
King
Gorgos II (450 BC - 430 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 430 BC
Value
Siglos (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.13 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#398287
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ram's head left; below, ankh, astragalos and panther’s head facing. All within incuse square.

Script: Cypriot

Comment

Traité II, 1135-1136 (king Evanthes).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Siglos - Gorgos II coin is that it features an image of the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite on one side, while the other side bears the image of a stern-looking Gorgos II, the ruler of Salamis, Cyprus. This coin is a unique representation of the blending of Greek and Cypriot cultures during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (450 BC - 430 BC)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Siglos - Gorgos II (450 BC - 430 BC) coin.