Salamis of Cyprus Stater - Pnytagoras, -351 – -332

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Salamis of Cyprus Salamis of Cyprus
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Gold Stater
Year -351 – -332
Ruler Pnytagoras (-351–-331)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 8.3
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

Gold Stater from Salamis of Cyprus. Issued from -351 to -332. Struck in Gold. Measures 17 mm and weighs 8.3 g.

Obverse
Draped bust of Aphrodite left, hair rolled above forehead and falling in long wavy strands to front and back of shoulder, wearing turreted crown, triple-pendant earring, and beaded necklace. Greek inscription on the right field. (Pnytagoras)
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. (Basileus (King))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (351 BC - 332 BC) 

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