The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. MYSIA. Kyzikos (c.500-450 B.C.), Electrum Hekte, 2.70g. Warrior, naked and wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, kneeling to right, holding an arrow in both hands which he examines to check if it is straight before placing it in the bow which hangs upon his left wrist, a tunny behind. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square of mill-sail pattern (Von Fritze, Nomisma VII, 117; W. Greenwell, ‘The Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus’, NC 1887, 93; SNG von Aulock 1206; BMC -; SNG France -). Minor die-flaw on obverse, the companion piece to the previous Stater, nearly extremely fine and very rare. Ex Jonathan P. Rosen Collection Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 10 March 1987 US$ 5,250
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