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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 400 BC - 330 BC
| Electrum | 16.0 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm (500-27BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 16.0 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#132047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the earliest known depiction of a warship on a coin. The obverse side of the coin shows a helmeted head of Zeus, while the reverse side depicts a warship with three rows of oars and a raised prow, which symbolizes the city's maritime power and wealth.
