Stater - Menelaus

Issuer Salamis of Cyprus
Year 310 BC - 306 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Gold Stater (20)
Currency Drachm
Composition Gold
Weight 8.33 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
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Obverse description Draped 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 script Greek
Obverse lettering MENEΛA
Reverse description Draped 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 script Cypriot
Reverse lettering ###to_edit###
(Translation: King)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (310 BC - 306 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6579813170
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