Olympus Numismatics UG
Auction 11 30 Mar 2024
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MYSIA. Kyzikos. (Circa 600-550 BC)
AR Obol (6.9mm 0.59g)
Obv: Head of tunny right
Rev: Incuse square punch.
Von Fritze II 2; SNG France -; cf. SNG von Aulock 7323-4; Classical Numismatic Group Auction 87, lot 490 (sold for 1400$)
Extremely Rare.
This silver issue parallels the earliest series of Electrum from Kyzikos, which also featured full or partial tunnies as the obverse type. These silver pieces strongly suggest that the dating of this coinage is closer to middle of the 6th century
AR Obol (6.9mm 0.59g)
Obv: Head of tunny right
Rev: Incuse square punch.
Von Fritze II 2; SNG France -; cf. SNG von Aulock 7323-4; Classical Numismatic Group Auction 87, lot 490 (sold for 1400$)
Extremely Rare.
This silver issue parallels the earliest series of Electrum from Kyzikos, which also featured full or partial tunnies as the obverse type. These silver pieces strongly suggest that the dating of this coinage is closer to middle of the 6th century