The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. MYSIA. Kyz ikos (c.450-400 B.C.), Electrum Stater, 15.97g. Head of Herakles facing to right, wearing a lion’s skin headdress, a tunny below. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square of mill-sail pattern (Von Fritze, Nomisma VII, 140, pl. IV, 26; W. Greenwell, ‘The Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus’, NC 1887, 62, pl. III, 13; BMC 59, pl. VI, 5; SNG France 289; Boston 1526). Excellent classical style, very fine and rare. US$ 8,000
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