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© Trustees of the British Museum
1⁄48 Stater 600 BC - 550 BC
| Electrum | 0.3 g | 6 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600 BC - 550 BC |
| Value | 1⁄48 Stater |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#386379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of two different metals, gold and silver, which were mixed together to create a distinctive alloy known as electrum. This coin was minted during a time when electrum was a highly valued and sought-after material, and its use in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the city-state of Kyzikos.