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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater
| Electrum | 15.96 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Electrum Stater (1) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 15.96 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#132115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Kyzikos Stater from Mysia, made of Electrum and weighing 15.96g, is significant because it features a unique combination of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a facing head of the Persian king, while the reverse side shows a Greek legend and a seated figure of the goddess Artemis. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region, which was conquered by the Persians in the 6th century BC but later became a part of the Greek world.
