MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Stater (16.26 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. cf. Nomisma-VII, 128 (unlisted denomination); Boston MFA-Unlisted; cf. SNG BN-280 (Hekte). Obverse: Double-bodied sphinx, with one head facing, wearing ouraios, atop a tunny left; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. An interesting type that presents a bit of an optical illusion, this specimen is fairly <strong>RARE</strong> as a Stater. Pale yellow throughout, with some enchanting golden highlights around the devices.