1/3 Stater - Nikokles

€125,857.00
IssuerSalamis of Cyprus
Year374 BC - 361 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Gold Stater (20⁄3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionGold
Weight2.78 g
Dimensions11.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#5808, Tziambazis#120, BMC Greek#61
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Aphrodite facing left and wearing ornamented stephanos, earring, and necklace. Cypriot syllabic sign (a-) on the right field. Beaded ring around all.
Obverse scriptCypriot
Obverse lettering###to_edit###
Reverse descriptionHead of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet and decorated with wreath, round earring, and necklace. Cypriot syllabic signs (pa-) and (ni-) on the left and right field.
Reverse scriptCypriot
Reverse lettering###to_edit###
(Translation: King Nikokles)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (374 BC - 361 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1232216640
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