Lapethos, Cyprus. AR stater. Sidqmelek. 450-425 BC. 22 mm, 11.08 g.

"King of Lapethos" (in Phoenician), behind head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
'Sidqmelek' (in Phoenician), head of Athena facing, wearing 
open-faced helmet, with crest split into two halves, and necklace; oval elements in upper corners, all within dotted square within incuse square.

Six Cyprus 16-17; BMC 7-9; Traité II 1363; Tziambazis 
48.

With permission of Nomos AG - Auction 20, Lot 255, July 2020.