Siglos - Onasioikos (450 BC - 440 BC) front Siglos - Onasioikos (450 BC - 440 BC) back
Siglos - Onasioikos (450 BC - 440 BC) photo
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Siglos - Onasioikos 450 BC - 440 BC

 
Silver 11.11 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Paphos (Cyprus (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 440 BC
Value
Siglos (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.11 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#391671
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle flying to left, Cypriot characters 'pa' and 'o' behind, astragalos below to left; all within incuse square.

Comment

BMC -, cf. pl. XXII, 2; SilCoinCy A1878 var. (different legend on obverse); Tziambazis –.

Interesting fact

The Onasioikos coin from Paphos, Cyprus, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the lifetime of a legendary king, Onasius, who was said to have ruled the city-kingdom of Paphos in the 5th century BC. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the goddess Aphrodite on the other, highlighting the importance of the royal and divine connections in the ancient city.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (450 BC - 440 BC)  - - - - - -

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