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Siglos - Onasioikos 450 BC - 440 BC
| Silver | 11.04 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Paphos (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 440 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.04 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left; to left, ankh. All within dotted border within incuse square
Lettering: ?? ?? ( ='pa-si /o-na')
Translation: King Onasioikos
Comment
Destrooper-Georgiades, p. 196, 13.
Interesting fact
The Siglos - Onasioikos coin from Paphos (Cyprus) is notable for its unique design, which features a rare depiction of a Cypriot king, Onasioikos, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the goddess Aphrodite. This coin is a rare example of a coin that combines both royal and divine imagery, reflecting the complex religious and political landscape of ancient Cyprus during the 5th century BC.
