Kyzikos Hekte
Information
Country
Kyzikos
Kyzikos
Currency
Electrum Stater
(600 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hekte
Ruler
City administration
(-600–1)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
2.66
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hekte from Kyzikos. Struck in Electrum. Measures 10 mm and weighs 2.66 g.
- Obverse
- Young Dionysos, holding a kantharos in his extended right hand, reclining left on a panther skin, draped over rock. Under him a tunny facing right.
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | — | 5th-4th centuries BC |
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