Siglos - Philinos (210 BC - 185 BC) front Siglos - Philinos (210 BC - 185 BC) back
Siglos - Philinos (210 BC - 185 BC) photo
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Siglos - Philinos 210 BC - 185 BC

 
Silver 5.25 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Knidos (Caria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
210 BC - 185 BC
Value
Siglos (1)
Currency
Persian siglos
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.25 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#150196
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Forepart of a roaring lion facing right with a grain ear behind and the name of the magistrate below.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΚΝΙ
ΦΙΛΙΝΟΣ

Comment

Nordbø Series 13, 1043; Imhoof-Blumer, Karische 37; SNG Copenhagen –; SNG Keckman 210–214 var. (magistrate).

Interesting fact

The Siglos - Philinos coin from Knidos (Caria) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of the Greek goddess Artemis on one side and a lion's head on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the city's connection to the natural world and its dependence on the goddess's favor for prosperity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (210 BC - 185 BC)  - - - - - -

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