Watch List notes:

MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 600-550 BC. Myshemihekte – 1/24 Stater (Electrum, 6 mm, 0.64 g). Head of a tunny to right; to left, two pellets. Rev. Swastika pattern incuse square. Hurter & Liewald III, 2.2. Rosen 419. SNG Paris -. Von Fritze I 3 var. (tunny left). Boldly struck and attractive. Good extremely fine.


The early Kyzikos fractions are notorious for poor centering and worn or broken dies. This piece, with its sharp and clear strike, is a remarkable exception!