Kyzikos Hekte, -550 – -450
Information
Country
Kyzikos
Kyzikos
Currency
Electrum Stater
(600 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hekte
Year
-550 – -450
Ruler
City administration
(-600–1)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
2.68
Diameter (mm)
9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hekte from Kyzikos. Issued from -550 to -450. Struck in Electrum. Measures 9 mm and weighs 2.68 g.
- Obverse
- Silenos crouching towards right, supporting amphora on left leg and with left hand pouring wine into cup he holds in his right. Tunny under him facing right.
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (550 BC - 450 BC) | — |
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