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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater 500 BC - 450 BC
| Electrum | 15.95 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 15.95 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#409436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Warren 1511.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of two different metals, gold and silver, which were mixed together to create a distinctive alloy known as electrum. This coin was produced during a time when electrum was a highly valued and sought-after material, and its use in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the city-state of Kyzikos.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
