Kition Hemistater - Pumiathon, -362 – -312
Information
Country
Kition
Kition
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Gold Stater
Year
-362 – -312
Ruler
Pumiathon
(-361–-312)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.15
Diameter (mm)
13.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Gold Stater from Kition. Issued from -362 to -312. Struck in Gold. Measures 13.5 mm and weighs 4.15 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded Heracles wearing a lion's hide on his shoulder, walking towards right. He is holding a bow with outstreched left hand and holding a club above his head with his right hand. Ankh symbol on his right. Beaded ring on the rim.
- Reverse
- Lunging lion bringing down a stag that is kneeling towards the right. King's name above it and all is in a beaded square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (362 BC - 312 BC) | — | dated issue : the year of reign is written in front of the stag's chest on the reverse |
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