MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-330 BC. EL Stater (18mm, 15.88 g). VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 202. Estimated: $ 3 000

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MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-330 BC. EL Stater (18mm, 15.88 g). Kerberos standing left on tunny left / Quadripartite incuse square. Von Fritze I 103; Greenwell 141; Boston MFA 1538 = Warren 1569; SNG BN –; Jameson 2555. A little off center, a few light scratches on reverse. VF.

Ex Numismatik Naumann 62 (4 February 2018), lot 183; Numismatik Naumann 51 (5 March 2017), lot 120.

This coin depicts Kerberos, the guardian of the entrance to the Underworld and the monstrous offspring of Echidna, the mother of all monsters, and Typhon, the deadliest monster of Greek mythology. Kerberos is the focus of the last of the Twelve Labors of Herakles and is also central to the story of Orpheus’s journey to the Underworld to retrieve his love, Eurydike. While a well known part of Greek mythology, depictions of Kerberos in Greek coinage are rare, found only on coins minted in this period by Epeiros, Cumae, and Kyzikos. Given its rarity, the type serves as a beautiful example of an important subject of Greek mythology.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session One – Lot 1-301 will be held Tuesday morning, 13 January 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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