Kyzikos Hekte, -500 – -450
Information
Country
Kyzikos
Kyzikos
Currency
Electrum Stater
(600 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hekte
Year
-500 – -450
Ruler
City administration
(-600–1)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
2.73
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hekte from Kyzikos. Issued from -500 to -450. Struck in Electrum. Measures 10 mm and weighs 2.73 g.
- Obverse
- Hoplite facing right, nude but for a Corinthian helmet, holding a shield and standing in semi-crouch position. To his right a tunny facing downwards.
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (500 BC - 450 BC) | — |
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