Ave!

Mysia, Kyzikos, Kore Soteira, Beautiful!

Æ; 19mm/3.6gm        City issue ca. 2nd-1st century BC.

Con/ Perfectly centered, boldly stuck with a beautiful unblemished green patina, and the obverse in high relief. Good Very Fine.

Obv/ Head of Kore Soteira right, hair wreathed with grain.

Rev/ KY - B- ZI within an oak wreath; M below.

Ref/ SNG Copenhagen 70 variety.

Seller's Note/ Kore Soteira is a Greek epithet meaning "Maiden Savior," primarily referring to Persephone in her aspect as a goddess of vegetation, salvation, and the underworld, particularly worshipped in places like Kyzikos (Kapu Dagh, Turkey). Her image is found on ancient coins, signifying her connection to growth, harvest, and protection, often depicted with oak wreaths or other symbols of fertility.