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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hekte 412 BC - 378 BC
| Electrum | 2.53 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mytilene (Lesbos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 412 BC - 378 BC |
| Value | Hekte (14⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.53 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#178696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, spearhead in jaws, right in linear square within incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hekte coin from Mytilene (Lesbos) is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse side, including a lion's head, a griffin, and a rose. This combination of symbols may have been used to represent the city's cultural and political connections to the Persian Empire, as well as its independence and unique identity.
