Mysia, Cyzicus, Stater ca. 550-450 BC, NGC graded

Mysia. Cyzicus. EL Stater ca. 550-450 BC; 22mm; 16.10 g.
Obverse: Facing Gorgoneion, head covered with writhing snakes, tongue protruding; tunny fish left below //
Reverse: Quadripartite incuse mill-sail square punch.

Greenwell -, cf. 75 (hecte). Von Fritze 129, pl. IV, 15. BMFA 1445.

This iconic image is struck from attractive dies on an oval, pale lemon flan, perfectly centered with proof-like fields. Quite beautiful in hand.

NGC Choice XF ★ Strike: 5/5 - Surface: 4/5