MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 170-150 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 17.05 g, 12h). Stephanophoric type. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 351. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 170-150 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 17.05 g, 12h). Stephanophoric type. Laureate head of Kore Soteira right / Long torch horizontally left; monogram below; all within oak wreath. Von Fritze II 33; SNG BN 446–51 var. (monograms). Cleaning marks. VF.

From the Thomas Palmer Collection.

The city of Kyzikos (also spelled Cyzicus) on the northwestern coast of Asia Minor, was host to one of the longest-lived mints of the ancient world, producing coins continuously from the early sixth century BC until the seventh century AD, a span of nearly 1200 years. The stephanophoric coinage of Kyzikos, which began after the city gained its independence from Seleukid rule, was among the more short-lived issues, and the broad-flan “wreath bearers” remain some of the rarest of the series.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Two – Lot 319-587 will be held Monday afternoon, 18 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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