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)
16.15
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Electrum Stater from Kyzikos. Struck in Electrum. Measures 16 mm and weighs 16.15 g.
- Obverse
- Perseus, nude but fora cloak tied around his neck, kneeling towards right, head facing left and holding a harpa and the head of Medusa. Under all a tunny facing right.
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | — | 5th-4th centuries BC |
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