Kyzikos (BC 500-450) EL Stater

late 6th century BC. EL Stater (15.63g). Prow of galley left, with ram in the form of a winged forepart of collared wolf or dog; below, tunny left / Quadripartite incuse square. Extremely rare, the finest of five specimens known of which only three are in private hands. Extremely fine.

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Filename:	630.jpg
City/Mint name:	Kyzikos EL
Keywords:	archaic / electrum
References:	TraiteÌ II 2797; von Fritze 80; SNG France 210 (this obverse die)
Valuation:	NAC Auc. 84 (5/2015), lot 630 [50,000 CHF + comm.]
Photo courtesy of:	Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG- www.arsclassicacoins.com
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Date added:	May 23, 2015
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