Salamis of Cyprus Stater - Nikokreon, -331 – -310
Information
Country
Salamis of Cyprus
Salamis of Cyprus
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-331 – -310
Ruler
Nicocreon
(-331–-310)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.28
Diameter (mm)
18.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Salamis of Cyprus. Issued from -331 to -310. Struck in Gold. Measures 18.5 mm and weighs 8.28 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. (Nikokreon)
- 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 (331 BC - 310 BC) | — |
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