Kyzikos Stater
Information
Country
Kyzikos
Kyzikos
Currency
Electrum Stater
(600 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Electrum Stater
Ruler
City administration
(-600–1)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
15.97
Diameter (mm)
15.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Electrum Stater from Kyzikos. Struck in Electrum. Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 15.97 g.
- Obverse
- Young Dionysos, diademed and wearing himation draped from his waist, holding kantharos in extended right hand and reclining left on panther skin draped over rock. Thyrsos on the left field. Below, a tunny facing left.
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | — | 5th-4th centuries BC |
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