Stater - Menelaus

€442,128.00
IssuerSalamis of Cyprus
Year310 BC - 306 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionGold
Weight8.33 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Aphrodite left, wearing turreted stephane, triple-pendant earring, and beaded necklace, seen from front, hair rolled along brow line and tucked under stephane, and cascading in waves behind and over shoulder.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMENEΛA
Reverse descriptionDraped bust of Aphrodite left, wearing crown with five semi-circular plates, taenia, beaded hoop earring, and torque, seen from front, hair flowing in ringlets behind and one long curl across cheek.
Reverse scriptCypriot
Reverse lettering###to_edit###
(Translation: King)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (310 BC - 306 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6579813170
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