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Siglos - Stasandros 460 BC
460 BC year| Silver | 10.92 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Paphos (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 460 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.92 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left with closed wings; to lower left, ankh-like symbol; all within dotted border within incuse square.
Script: Cypriot
Lettering: 𐠨 𐠭 𐠨 𐠰/𐠞 𐠪
Unabridged legend: sa-ta-sa-to / pa-si
Comment
BMC pl. XXI, 9; Babelon, Perses 749a.
Interesting fact
The Siglos - Stasandros coin from Paphos (Cyprus) is significant because it features the first known portrait of a Cypriot king, Stasandros, on one of its sides. This makes it a unique and valuable artifact for historians and numismatists studying the ancient kingdoms of Cyprus.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-460) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Siglos - Stasandros (460 BC) coin.
