© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Siglos - Uncertain king 480 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 10.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Salamis of Cyprus (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ankh in incuse with Cypriot syllabic letters in each corner
Script: Cypriot
Lettering: 𐠞 𐠪 𐠐 𐠵 𐠩
Translation: King
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a king, but the identity of the king is uncertain. Despite being an ancient coin, the image on the coin is still well-preserved and provides a glimpse into the history of Cyprus during that time period.
