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Hekte 377 BC - 326 BC
Electrum | 2.54 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 | 2.54 g |
Diameter | 10.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#178790 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ead of Herakles right, wearing lion skin, within linear square.
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 distinctive Persian-style crown. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the ancient Greeks and Persians during the 4th century BC.
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.