Coin of ancient Kyzikos: the head of Athena
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Title
Coin of ancient Kyzikos: the head of Athena
Description
The tunny appears on all the coins of Kyzikos (Cyzicus), since fishing was one of the Kyzikians' main occupations. The fish became the sign of the colony's mint. It appears almost everywhere. In this coin is illustrated the head of goddess Athena.
Date taken
1990
Original
Yes
Source
Book
© APAN
Yes
Key words
Coin, coins.
Cyzicus / Kyzikos.
Fishing, fisheries.
Sea of Marmara / Propontis.