Cyprus, Salamis AR Stater. Nikodamos, circa 460-450 BC. Recumbent ram to left; Cypriot script 'e-u-we-le-to-to-se' (of Evelthon [father of Nicodamus]) above and below / Large ornate ankh enclosing Cypriot 'pa', Cypriot script 'ni-ko-da-mo' around; all within incuse square. Masson & Amandry p. 33, A and pl. II, 3 = H. A. Troxell and W. F. Spengler, 'A Hoard of Early Greek Coins from Afghanistan', ANSMN 15, 1969, 17 = K. McGregor, The Coinage of Salamis, Cyprus, from the Sixth to the Fourth Centuries, University College London (unpublished PhD Thesis, 1998) 326. 11.19g, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Very Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Price realized | 2'400 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |