MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Stater (16.11 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC Ch F, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Nomisma-VII, 112; Boston MFA-1487; SNG BN-253. Obverse: Nude male kneeling left, holding a tunny by the tail; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Sporting a pale golden hue and a fairly well centered strike, this specimen also features a mostly round flan. A few edge splits are noted, but entirely consistent with the tactile nature of these issues.
