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Stater 550 BC - 450 BC
Electrum | 16.06 g | 19.0 mm |
Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
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Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 550 BC - 450 BC |
Value | Electrum Stater (1) |
Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
Composition | Electrum |
Weight | 16.06 g |
Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#127591 |
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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 its design has been linked to the mythological story of the Golden Fleece. The coin features an image of a winged lion, which is believed to represent the creature that guarded the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology. This connection to mythology makes the coin not only a valuable piece of history but also a fascinating example of how ancient cultures used storytelling in their currency.