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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Siglos - Timocharis 400 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 11 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Marion (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#122664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure (probably Aphrodite) riding a bull, both facing right and in an incuse square. Syllabic script over and under the figure.
Comment
BMC Greek Vol.24 Pl.VI.12Interesting fact
The Siglos - Timocharis coin from Marion (Cyprus) is notable for its unique design, which features a facing head of the goddess Aphrodite on one side and a winged lion on the other. This design was used during the reign of Timocharis, who was a ruler of the city-kingdom of Marion in the 4th century BC. The use of Aphrodite's image on the coin may have been a nod to the city's strong cultural and religious ties to the Greek world, as Aphrodite was an important deity in Greek mythology.