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Macedonian Kingdom, Nikokreon, King of Salamis, Cyprus, c. 331 - 310 B.C., In the Name of Alexander the Great
Struck by Nikokreon of Salamis in the name of King Alexander the Great. Salamis was a maritime town on the east coast of Cyprus, at the end of a fertile plain between two mountains, near the River Pediaeus. Nikokreon, the king of Salamis, along with the other princes of Cyprus, submitted to Alexander without opposition in 331 B.C. To pay homage, Nikokreon visited Alexander at Tyre where he distinguished himself by furnishing magnificence theatrical exhibitions for the Emperor. In the war between Antigonos and Ptolemy in 315 B.C., Nikokreon supported the latter and was rewarded by being placed in control of all Cyprus.GB87877. Bronze half unit, Price 3158, Liampi Chronologie 170 - 192, SNG Cop II 1125, HGC 3.1 958b (S), Müller Alexander -, Choice EF, dark green patina, excellent centering, areas of slightest porosity, Cyprus, Salamis mint, weight 4.437g, maximum diameter 16.4mm, die axis 0o, c. 323 - 315 B.C.; obverse Macedonian shield, facing head of Medusa (gorgoneion) in center, five double crescents and five groups of five pellets alternating around; reverse crested Macedonian officer's helmet facing, flanked by B - A (BAΣIΛΕΩΣ AΛΕΞANΔPOY - King Alexander), kerykeion (control) lower left; ex Beast Coins, ex Antiqua; scarce; SOLD
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