Siglos - Uncertain king (480 BC - 460 BC) front Siglos - Uncertain king (480 BC - 460 BC) back
Siglos - Uncertain king (480 BC - 460 BC) photo
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Siglos - Uncertain king 480 BC - 460 BC

 
Silver 10.9 g 20 mm
Description
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
References
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.