© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hekte 454 BC - 427 BC
| Electrum | 2.49 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mytilene (Lesbos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 454 BC - 427 BC |
| Value | Hekte (14⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.49 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#178704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of lion (or wolf) facing 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 ties to the Persian Empire, as well as its connection to the Greek world. The use of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, for the coin's material also speaks to the region's rich mineral resources and the value placed on precious metals at the time.
