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MYSIA. Cyzicus. Ca. 550-450 BC. EL stater (22mm, 16.06 gm). NGC VF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet, the crest box ornamented with chevron pattern, her hair falling below the back of the helmet and represented as thick pellets; tunny fish left below / Quadripartite mill-sail incuse square punch. Greenwell 25. Von Fritze 67.
The style of the helmet is reminiscent of the archaic tetradrachms of Athens, having the same zigzag and pellet motif.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-5000 USD
MYSIA. Cyzicus. Ca. 550-450 BC. EL stater (22mm, 16.06 gm). NGC VF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet, the crest box ornamented with chevron pattern, her hair falling below the back of the helmet and represented as thick pellets; tunny fish left below / Quadripartite mill-sail incuse square punch. Greenwell 25. Von Fritze 67.
The style of the helmet is reminiscent of the archaic tetradrachms of Athens, having the same zigzag and pellet motif.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-mysia-cyzicus-ca-550-450-bc-el-stater-22mm-1606-gm-ngc-vfand-9733-5-5-4-5/a/3085-31070.s?type=CoinArchives3085
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD