© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Stater 600 BC - 550 BC
| Billon | 13.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600 BC - 550 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm (500-27BC) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 13.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#386766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Square punch.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early depiction of a mythical creature, possibly a Griffin, on its obverse side. This coin was minted during a time when the mythology of the ancient Greeks was still in its formative stages, and the use of such creatures in coinage was not yet widespread. This makes the Kyzikos Stater a unique and fascinating piece of numismatic history.
