Salamis of Cyprus ⅓ Stater - Menelaos, -312 – -306
Information
Country
Salamis of Cyprus
Salamis of Cyprus
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅓ Gold Stater
Year
-312 – -306
Ruler
Menelaus
(-312–-306)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.75
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅓ Gold Stater from Salamis of Cyprus. Issued from -312 to -306. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.75 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Aphrodite facing left and wearing a turreted crown. Inscription in Greek on the right field. (Menelaos)
- Reverse
- Crowned male bust facing left. Inscription in Cypriot syllabic on the right field. The syllable is for (pa-) for king, which is the first syllable in pa-si-le-wo-se, king in Cypriot-syllabic. (King)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (312 BC - 306 BC) | — |
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