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Hekte 377 BC - 326 BC
Electrum | 2.53 g | 10.0 mm |
Issuer | Mytilene (Lesbos) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 377 BC - 326 BC |
Value | Hekte (14⁄3) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Electrum |
Weight | 2.53 g |
Diameter | 10.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#178688 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female head right, hair in sphendone, within linear square border
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hekte coin from Mytilene (Lesbos) is that it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a lion's head, which was a common motif in ancient Persian coinage, while the reverse side features a Greek goddess, likely Artemis, with a crescent moon above her head. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the cultural exchange that occurred between the Greeks and Persians during this time period.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (377 BC - 326 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hekte (377 BC - 326 BC) coin.