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Hekte
| Electrum | 2.64 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Hekte (⅙) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.64 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#127609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Cf. Von Fritze I 169 (denomination not listed); cf. Greenwell 89 (denomination not listed); cf. SNG France 316 (stater); cf. Boston MFA 1511 (stater); cf. Warren 1508 (stater).
Interesting fact
The Hekte coin from Kyzikos (Mysia) was used as a form of currency in the 5th century BCE and had a unique design, featuring a lion's head on one side and a wheel on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the city's connection to the Persian Empire, as the lion was a symbol of the Persian king and the wheel represented the city's role as a center of trade and commerce.
