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Stater 550 BC - 450 BC
| Electrum | 16.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 | 16.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#132121 |
|---|---|
| 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 mythology of the area. One side of the coin features a lion's head, which is believed to represent the legendary founder of the city, Kyzikus. The other side features a bull's head, which is associated with the goddess Hera. The use of these animal symbols on the coin may have been intended to convey the city's connection to the natural world and its religious beliefs.
