© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Siglos - Nikodamos 460 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 11.32 g | - |
| 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 | 11.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#139931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ram's head facing left. Above it a corn of grain and below, it an ivy sprig. All within incuse circle.
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 the goddess Aphrodite on the other. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history of Cyprus as a crossroads of civilizations in the ancient world.
