Mysia. Kyzikos circa 300-200 BC.
Bronze Æ

28 mm, 17,09 g

Prow to right / K-Y Z-I, boukranion; all within oak wreath.

Very Fine

Overstruck on an earlier issue from Kyzikos (SNG Paris 436).

Kyzikos, also known as Cyzicus, was an ancient Greek city located on the southern coast of the Sea of Marmara, in the region of Mysia, which is part of modern-day Turkey. It was one of the most significant and prosperous Greek city-states in the region. Founded by settlers from the city of Miletus around the 8th century BC, Kyzikos grew to become a thriving and influential city with a strategic location. Its position along important trade routes and its natural harbor made it a significant maritime and commercial center in the ancient world. Kyzikos was known for its skilled coinage, which circulated widely and was highly regarded for its quality and artistic designs. The city produced various types of coins, often featuring symbols and mythological motifs that were emblematic of its cultural and economic significance.