Kyzikos Hekte, -450 – -330
Information
Country
Kyzikos
Kyzikos
Currency
Electrum Stater
(600 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hekte
Year
-450 – -330
Ruler
City administration
(-600–1)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
2.6
Diameter (mm)
9.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hekte from Kyzikos. Issued from -450 to -330. Struck in Electrum. Measures 9.5 mm and weighs 2.6 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded male, nude but for petasos and cloak tied at neck, crouching left on the back of a sacrificial ram lying left, holding its head up with his left hand, exposing its neck that he prepares to strike with a knife held above in his right hand.
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 330 BC) | — |
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