Asia, Mysia, Cyzicus, Stater ca. 550-470 BC, NGC graded Ch VF

Asia. Mysia. Kyzikos (Cyzicus). Stater ca. 550-470 BC. Electrum 16.31 g.; 21.4 mm.
Obverse: Nude male kneeling left, holding in his extended right hand a tunny fish by the tail // Reverse: Incuse square of mill-sail pattern.

SNG-France: 253. Von Fritze I 112; Greenwell 86; Boston MFA 1487 = Warren 1502, CN Type 12900.

Fascinating specimen, with the strike nicely aligned and well centred on a drop-shaped blank. Slight split in the flan at 12 o'clock.
NGC graded Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5