© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 600 BC - 550 BC
| Electrum | 16.09 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600 BC - 550 BC |
| Value | Electrum Stater (1) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 16.09 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#168832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Comment
Per CNG, as of May 2019, this coin is unpublished and possibly unique.
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, a bull, and a stag, which were meant to represent the power and strength of the city-state of Kyzikos.
