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Siglos - Uncertain king
| Issuer | Salamis of Cyprus |
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| Year | 480 BC - 460 BC |
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| Value | Siglos (1) |
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| Obverse description | Ram recumbent to left, rendered in profile, positioned upon an exergual line. Cypriot syllabic inscription appears both above and below the central device, identifying the issuing authority. The design is executed in the archaic Cypriot style characteristic of fifth-century BC Salaminian coinage, with bold, slightly crude relief typical of hammered silver of this period. |
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| Reverse description | Prominent ankh symbol set deeply within a square incuse punch, with Cypriot syllabic characters occupying each of the four corners of the incuse field. The ankh is rendered in strong, geometric relief against the recessed background, a hallmark of early Cypriot silver coinage. The incuse square is well-defined with sharply cut edges, and a small bird or branch motif appears at lower right. The overall composition reflects the transitional archaic style of Salamis under an uncertain royal authority. |
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| Mintage | ND (480 BC - 460 BC) |
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