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Stater - Nikokreon 331 BC - 310 BC
| Gold | 8.28 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Salamis of Cyprus (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Nicocreon (331 BC - 310 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 331 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.28 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#126936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Draped bust of male left, with long sideburn and hair in tight ringlets falling down back of neck, wearing crown decorated with semicircular plates, and torque. Greek inscription on the right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BA
Translation: Basileus (King)
Comment
Struck using the same patterns as his father's Staters, Pnytagoras.BMC Greek Vol.24 Pl.XXIV.21
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Salamis of Cyprus, minted during the reign of Nikokreon (331-310 BC), features an image of the goddess Aphrodite on its obverse side. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange, and its design was meant to symbolize the wealth and power of the city-state of Salamis. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. The coin's weight of 8.28 grams was also carefully regulated, as it was meant to be a standard unit of exchange. Overall, the Stater coin from Salamis of Cyprus is a fascinating example of ancient currency and the ways in which it was used to convey power and wealth.
