CYPRUS, Lapethos. Sidqmelek. Circa 450-425 BC. AR Stater (23mm, 10.91 g, 11h). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 130
Lot: 204. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CYPRUS, Lapethos. Sidqmelek. Circa 450-425 BC. AR Stater (23mm, 10.91 g, 11h). Helmeted head of Athena left / Helmeted head of Athena facing in dotted square within incuse square. Zapiti & Michaelidou 2 var. (legend, helmet type on rev.; same obv. die); Tziambazis 48 var. (same); SNG Copenhagen –; CNG E-455, lot 173 (same dies). Toned, struck with heavily worn obverse die, some die wear on reverse. VF. Rare.

This coin is obverse die linked to an issue of Sidqmelek, also with the facing head Athena reverse type. However, those coins also have the name of the king on the reverse, which is not present on this issue. Thus, due to the die wear on the obverse, it is possible that this may be a coin of an unknown king who succeeded him.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 130 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 September 2025. This lot is in Session One, which will begin 23 September at 9 AM ET.

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