Live auction - bgr_682577 - CYPRUS - SALAMIS Statère
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| Estimate : | 2 000 € |
| Price : | 1 250 € |
| Maximum bid : | 1 500 € |
| End of the sale : | 07 September 2021 14:45:20 |
| bidders : | 2 bidders |
Type : Statère
Date: c. 480-460 AC.
Mint name / Town : Salamine, Chypre
Metal : silver
Diameter : 17 mm
Orientation dies : 3 h.
Weight : 11,17 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Flan ovale, court, légèrement décentré au revers. Très beau bélier. C’est un joli TTB ! Patine grise de collection avec de légers reflets dorés
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : LETTRES CHYPRIOTES.
Obverse description : Bélier couché à gauche.
Obverse translation : (pa).
Reverse
Reverse legend : LETTRES CHYPRIOTES.
Reverse description : Ankh décoré dans un carré creux.
Reverse legend : (pa/si/le/o)
Commentary
Ce type semble beaucoup plus rare que ne le laissent supposer les ouvrages généraux, en particulier en bon état de conservation.
Historical background
CYPRUS - SALAMIS
(5th century BC)
Salamis was the main city of the island of Cyprus, located on the eastern coast of the island. It was one of the first mints to mint coins at the end of the 6th century BC..
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