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ID: |
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806164 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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| Type: |
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Greek |
| Region: |
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MYSIA |
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City:
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Cyzicus |
| Date Ruled: |
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Circa 390-341/0 BC
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| Metal: |
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Silver |
| Denomination: |
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Tetradrachm |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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BC Circa 390-341/0 |
| Diameter: |
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25 mm |
| Weight: |
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15.23 g |
| Die Axis: |
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7 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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ΣΩTEIPA |
| Obverse Description: |
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Head of Kore Soteira left, wearing single-pendant earring, hair in sphendone covered with a veil, two grain ears in hair |
| Reverse Legend: |
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KY-ZI |
| Reverse Description: |
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Head of lion left, mouth open with tongue protruding; below, tunny fish left; grape bunch behind |
| Primary Reference: |
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Pixodarus Type 2, Group B |
| Reference2: |
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von Fritze II 23, pl. V, 26 |
| Reference3: |
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SNG France 398 (same dies) |
| Reference4: |
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SNG Cop -; BMC -; SNG VA - |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=117808 |
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Grade:
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EF, lightly toned, a couple light scratches under tone in field on obverse |
| Notes: |
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Struck on a broad flan of excellent metal Kore, the daughter of Demeter, was the personification of virginity. She and her mother were the patron goddesses of the city of Kyzikos. |
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