Katalog
| Aversbeschreibung | Bull standing left on dotted exergual line. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Cypriot |
| Averslegende |
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| Reversbeschreibung | Eagle`s head facing left in a dotted incuse square. Under the eagle a guilloche pattern, on the upper left a palmette within spirals. |
| Reversschrift | |
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| Auflage |
ND (525 BC - 480 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7133580460 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: This Siglos, issued by Paphos, Cyprus (525-480 BC), marks a critical late Archaic era. Paphos, a major Aphrodite cult center, operated under Achaemenid Persian suzerainty. Local Cypriot kings, potentially Pnytos, retained significant autonomy, including minting rights. This silver issue, distinct from the Persian Siglos standard, highlights Paphos's economic importance and unique cultural identity within the Hellenic and Near Eastern spheres.
Artistry: The artistic execution of this Siglos aligns with the Archaic Greek stylistic school, infused with distinctive Cypriot elements. The engraver is anonymous. The obverse characteristically features a powerful bull, often depicted suckling or walking, symbolizing fertility, strength, or a local deity. The reverse commonly displays an ankh, an eagle's head, or other local symbols, frequently within an incuse square. This iconography communicates Paphos's cultural identity and religious veneration.
Technical/Grading: Weighing 11.03 grams and measuring 21 millimeters, this silver Siglos exhibits typical technical qualities. Key high-points for wear assessment include the bull's head, horns, and musculature on the obverse, and the central features of the reverse device. Archaic strikes often present with irregular flans and varying centering. A strong strike reveals crisp details in the bull's anatomy and reverse symbol, alongside well-defined incuse elements. Its substantial weight indicates a significant, well-produced denomination.