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Stater 550 BC - 450 BC
Electrum | 16.05 g | 19 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 | 16.05 g |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#421208 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Myrmekion 56.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of animal symbols on its obverse side, including a lion's head, a bull's head, and a dolphin. This blend of land and sea creatures may reflect the city's strategic location on the coast and its connection to the surrounding region's rich agricultural and maritime resources.