Mysia, Kyzikos Hemiobol Ca. 550-500 BC. Lot of 2

Two silver issues of Kyzikos, struck in the 6th century BC, documented in Plankenhorn, SNG Tübingen, SNG von Aulock and von Fritze. Mysia, Kyzikos. Ca. 550-500 BC. Silver Hemiobol. Lot of 2. Obv: Head of a tunny right. Rev: Quadripartite incuse square. Reference: Plankenhorn, Mysien, p. 79, 2. SNG Tübingen 2208. SNG von Aulock 7324. Von Fritze II 2. Item details: — 10.45 mm / 0.45 g — 8.09 mm / 0.3 g Situated on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara, Kyzikos owed much of its prosperity to maritime trade and fishing. The tunny fish became its enduring civic emblem, appearing throughout its coinage in varied and imaginative designs. These depictions reflect the importance of the sea to the city’s economy and identity, offering a tangible connection to one of the ancient world’s flourishing maritime centres. 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.

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