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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 450 BC - 330 BC
| Electrum | 15.84 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm (500-27BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 15.84 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#132019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Hurter & Liewald I 27a; Mildenberg, Cyzicenes 21; Pozzi 2190; otherwise unpublished in the standard references.
Interesting fact
The Kyzikos Stater was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and its design was influential in the development of later Greek coinage. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other, which helped to establish a standardized system of currency across different city-states in ancient Greece.
