Stater (550 BC - 450 BC) front Stater (550 BC - 450 BC) back
Stater (550 BC - 450 BC) photo
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Stater 550 BC - 450 BC

 
Electrum 15.91 g 20.0 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
15.91 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#132148
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square.

Comment

Warren 1426.

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 (550 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 (550 BC - 450 BC) coin.