Kyzikos Stater, -550 – -450
Information
Country
Kyzikos
Kyzikos
Currency
Electrum Stater
(600 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Electrum Stater
Year
-550 – -450
Ruler
City administration
(-600–1)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
16.13
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Electrum Stater from Kyzikos. Issued from -550 to -450. Struck in Electrum. Measures 18 mm and weighs 16.13 g.
- Obverse
- Winged creature, with the head and torso of a horned dolphin, the abdomen, arms, and legs of a nude human, swimming towards the left and holding in its right hand the tail of a tunny right.
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (550 BC - 450 BC) | — |
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