Asia, Mysia, Cyzicus, Stater ca. 550-475 BC, NGC graded

Asia. Mysia. Cyzicus. Stater ca. 550-475 BC. Electrum 16.1 g.; 22 mm.
Obverse: Nude warrior squatting left with his left leg bent. On his extended right hand rests a Corinthian helmet, and in his backward-facing left hand he holds a short sword. Tuna below //
Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square

Von Fritze 114 (hekte); Greenwell 90 (hekte); SNG BnF 260; Hurter & Liewald I-III -; Boston MFA 1483. CN type 11287 (hekte).

Extremely rare specimen, unfortunately damaged by several marks and surface scratches on the figure and the edge. The origin of this damage remains undetermined, perhaps a mounting or setting in something, but very uncertain. It should be noted, however, that the strike was made on a very wide flan, which is rare for these coins, as some elements of the representations are often out of flan. There is a die shift on the observe around the male figure.

Die shift. Brushed. NGC graded XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5