MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Stater (16.11 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
Nomisma-VII, 72; Boston MFA-1450; SNG BN-200. Obverse: Winged sphinx crouching left; below, tunny left; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. An elegant mythological type, this example features a somewhat oblong flan and a few edge cracks--fairly typical aspects for this series of coinage.
Estimate: $3000.00- $5000.00
Price realized | 3'400 USD |
Starting price | 1'800 USD |