Salamis of Cyprus Siglos - Nikodamos, -460 – -450
Information
Country
Salamis of Cyprus
Salamis of Cyprus
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Siglos - Nikodamos
Year
-460 – -450
Ruler
Nikodamos
(-460–-450)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.2
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Siglos - Nikodamos from Salamis of Cyprus. Issued from -460 to -450. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 11.2 g.
- Obverse
- Recumbent ram facing left. Cypriot syllabic inscription (e-u-we-le-to-to-se-) above and below the ram. Beaded ring around it. (Euelthon)
- Reverse
- Egyptian ankh symbol with two concentric circles, one solid and one dotted. Cypriot syllabic sign (pa-) within the circle of the ankh and four other signs in the corners of the incuse square.Cypriot syllabic inscription (ni-ko-ta-mo-) (King Nikodamos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (460 BC - 450 BC) | — |
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