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Stater 500 BC - 450 BC
Electrum | 16.05 g | 20 mm |
Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
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Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 500 BC - 450 BC |
Value | Electrum Stater (1) |
Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
Composition | Electrum |
Weight | 16.05 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#340906 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Interesting fact
The Kyzikos Stater was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has been found in archaeological excavations in the region of Mysia, which is now modern-day Turkey. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other side that reads "KYZIKOS" in ancient Greek letters. The use of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, in the coin's production was a common practice in ancient Greece, as it was valued for its durability and resistance to corrosion.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (500 BC - 450 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (500 BC - 450 BC) coin.