© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 450 BC - 333 BC
| Electrum | 16.05 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 333 BC |
| Value | Electrum Stater (1) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 16.05 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#127575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
von Fritze 132 and pl. IV, 18; Greenwell 17 and pl. I, 18; Traité 2602 and pl. CLXXIII, 13; Myrmekion 93; Prospero 460.
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 - 333 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 - 333 BC) coin.
