MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 390-341/0 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 14.94 g, 6 h). ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ Head of Kore to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, pendant earring, simple necklace and sphendone covered by a veil. Rev. KY-ZI Head of a lion to left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; below, tunny fish to left; behind, star. BMC 127. Pixodarus Type 2, Group E, 22-5. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Paris -. SNG von Aulock -. A beautifully toned example with a splendid head of a lion. Slightly rough and with a minor bump on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From the Jolimont Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 93, 22 May 2013, 352.