Stater (400 BC - 330 BC) front Stater (400 BC - 330 BC) back
Stater (400 BC - 330 BC) photo
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Stater 400 BC - 330 BC

 
Electrum 16.07 g -
Description
Issuer
Kyzikos (Mysia)
Period
City administration (600 BC - 1 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 330 BC
Value
Electrum Stater (1)
Currency
Electrum Stater (600-330BC)
Composition
Electrum
Weight
16.07 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#398105
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.