Stater (550 BC - 450 BC) front Stater (550 BC - 450 BC) back
Stater (550 BC - 450 BC) photo
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Stater 550 BC - 450 BC

 
Electrum 15.99 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kyzikos (Mysia)
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
15.99 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#132034
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square.

Comment

Warren 1478; Myrmekion 14.

Interesting fact

The Kyzikos Stater was one of the first coins to feature an image of a mythical creature, in this case, a griffin. The griffin was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek mythology, and its depiction on the coin may have been intended to convey the power and authority of the city of Kyzikos.