MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 550-500 BC. Stater (Electrum, 20 mm, 16.13 g). Forepart of a ram to left, with tunny fish swimming upwards at the truncation. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. SNG Paris -. Von Fritze 46. Very rare. Bold and clear. About extremely fine.
From the Villiers Collection, acquired in 2020.
While we have followed von Fritze's arrangement here - it is basically quite reasonable - it should be clear that this stater was not issued in the 6th century BC. The completely naturalistic ram on this obverse seems better placed in the mid 5th century.
Price realized | 8'500 CHF |
Starting price | 6'000 CHF |
Estimate | 7'500 CHF |