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Siglos - Sidqmelek 450 BC - 425 BC
| Silver | 11.15 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lapethos (Cyprus (ancient)) |
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 425 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.15 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179334 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, Phoenician legend: 'of Sidqmelek' before. All within dotted linear border within shallow incuse square
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Siglos - Sidqmelek coin is that it features an image of a Phoenician goddess, possibly Astarte or Anat, on one side, and an inscription in the Phoenician alphabet on the other. This suggests that the coin was influenced by the Phoenician culture, which was prevalent in the region at the time.
