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Siglos - Nikodamos 460 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 11.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Salamis of Cyprus (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Nikodamos (460 BC - 450 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 460 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#125346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Egyptian ankh symbol with two concentric circles, one solid and one dotted. Cypriot syllabic sign (pa-) within the circle of the ankh and four other signs in the corners of the incuse square.Cypriot syllabic inscription (ni-ko-ta-mo-)
Unabridged legend:
𐠞
𐠛𐠍𐠭𐠗
Translation:
King
Nikodamos
Comment
Only two examples are known to exist, with one of them found in a hoard in Afghanistan (IGCH 1820).Interesting fact
The Siglos - Nikodamos coin from Salamis of Cyprus is notable for its unique design, which features a Phoenician-style head of a king on one side and a Greek-style image of a goddess on the other. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history of Cyprus as a crossroads of civilizations in the ancient world.
