Misia, Cizico Hemiobol 450-420 BC (Senza prezzo di riserva)

Mysia, Cyzicus. AR Hemiobole. Rare. (ca. 450-420 B C. ) F+

Specimen on a small, irregular oval background, well centred on both sides.
Lightly stylised lion on the back.
The coin is covered in a fine grey patina.

Diameter: 9 mm
Weight: 0.78 g.
Metal: silver

Front: Protome of a boar jumping to the left with a tuna behind.
Reverse: Head of a roaring lion in a square indentation.

Rare type R1.
Cf BMC.121 - Aulock1215 - SNG. France 5/384

Ancient city of Little Mysia on the Propontis,
Cyzique was founded by populations native to
Thessaly and owed its growth to its status as a colony of Miletus.

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