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Siglos - Nikodamos 460 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 11.19 g | 23 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 | 11.19 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of ram to left, olive branch and elaborate ankh symbol below; Cypriot script 'pa-si ni-ko-ta' around.
Script: Cypriot
Comment
Bank of Cyprus -; BMC -; Traité II -; Tziambazis -; cf. Masson & Amandry, Notes de numismatique chypriote, VI-VIII in RN 1988, p. 33 and pl. II, 4-5; Kunstfreund 169.
Apparently unique and unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Siglos - Nikodamos coin from Salamis of Cyprus is notable for its unique design, which features a facing bust of the goddess Aphrodite on the obverse (front side), and a winged Victory on the reverse (back side). This design was a departure from the more traditional designs found on other ancient Cypriot coins, which often featured gods or goddesses in profile or in a more formal, stylized manner. The use of a facing bust and a winged Victory on this coin may have been intended to convey a sense of dynamism and power, reflecting the growing influence of Greek culture on the island of Cyprus during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (460 BC - 450 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Siglos - Nikodamos (460 BC - 450 BC) coin.
