Coins Collection

The Numismatic Collection of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is considered one of the most important collections of Cypriot Coinage. The Collection covers the entire range of the Cypriot coinage, from the period of the city-kingdoms of mid. 6th century BC to the modern issues of the Republic of Cyprus.

Exhibition Number: Case 2/12 Period: The Cypriot City-Kingdoms (c. 6th-4th BC) Mint: Salamis (Overstruck on uncertain type) Issue Authority: Evelthon's Successors Dating: ca 478 –460 BC Denomination: Siglos Material: AR Weight: 11.13 g Diametre: 22 mm

Exhibition Number: Case 2/19 Period: The Cypriot City-Kingdoms (c. 6th-4th BC) Mint: Salamis Issue Authority: Evanthes Dating: ca 450-430(?) BC Denomination: 1/12 siglos Material: AR Weight: 0.75 g Diametre: 11 mm

Exhibition Number: Case 2/3 Period: The Cypriot City-Kingdoms (c. 6th-4th BC) Mint: Salamis Issue Authority: Evelthon or Successors Dating: ca 530/520-500 BC Denomination: Siglos Material: AR Weight: 10.59 g Diametre: 18 mm