Stater (550 BC - 500 BC) front Stater (550 BC - 500 BC) back
Stater (550 BC - 500 BC) photo
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Stater 550 BC - 500 BC

 
Electrum 16.16 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kyzikos (Mysia)
Period
City administration (600 BC - 1 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
550 BC - 500 BC
Value
Electrum Stater (1)
Currency
Electrum Stater (600-330BC)
Composition
Electrum
Weight
16.16 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#132011
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square

Comment

Warren 1537.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the earliest known depiction of a dolphin on a coin. The dolphin is shown jumping out of the water on the reverse side of the coin, and it is believed to represent the city's connection to the sea and its importance in trade and commerce.