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 16.09 g 18.5 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
16.09 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#421084
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square.

Comment

Warren 1445; Myrmekion 9.

Interesting fact

The Kyzikos Stater was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and its design was influential in the development of later Greek coinage. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other, which helped to establish a standardized system of currency across different city-states in ancient Greece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
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