Mysia, Kyzikos. 450-400 BC. Obol (Silver, 7 mm, 0.8 g). Obv: Forepart of a boar running to left; to right, tunny fish swimming upwards. Rev: Lion's head to left, with open jaws; all within incuse square. Reference: SNG Paris 361-372. SNG von Aulock 1213. Kyzikos, a prominent Greek city in Mysia on the southern Propontis, prospered as a commercial and maritime hub linking the Aegean, Black Sea, and Anatolia. Its electrum staters, known as Kyzikenoi, became a widely used currency in the eastern Mediterranean. Aligned at various times with Persia, Athens, and Alexander the Great, it was the site of an Athenian victory over Sparta in 410 BC and remained prosperous under Rome. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.