Kyzikos Stater, -450 – -330
Information
Country
Kyzikos
Currency
Electrum Stater
(600 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Electrum Stater
Year
-450 – -330
Ruler
City administration
(-600–1)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
16.02
Diameter (mm)
16.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Electrum Stater from Kyzikos. Issued from -450 to -330. Struck in Electrum. Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 16.02 g.
- Obverse
- Nude Poseidon wearing just a cloak hanging over his left shoulder. He is kneeling right, holding a dolphin in extended right hand and his left hand holding a trident downward. A tunny on his right.
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 330 BC) | — |
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