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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 450 BC - 330 BC
| Electrum | 12.71 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Electrum Stater (1) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 12.71 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#132147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse punch.
Comment
Comment from CNG: "This rare style depicts Kerberos, the guardian of the entrance to the Underworld and the monstrous offspring of Echidna, the mother of all monsters, and Typhon, the deadliest monster of Greek mythology. Kerberos is the focus of the last of the Twelve Labors of Herakles and is also central to the story of Orpheus’s journey to the Underworld to retrieve his love Eurydike. While a well known part of Greek mythology, depictions of Kerberos in coinage are rare, found only on coins minted in this period by Epeiros, Cumae, and Kyzikos. Due to this rarity, the type serves as an incredibly beautiful example of an important subject of Greek mythology."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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 330 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (450 BC - 330 BC) coin.
