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Hekte 450 BC - 330 BC
| Electrum | 2.67 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Hekte (⅙) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#134122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Hekte coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Kyzikos (Mysia) and was made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver. Despite its small weight of 2.67 grams, the Hekte coin was widely accepted and used for everyday transactions, showcasing the trust and reliance people had in this form of currency.
