Hekte (454 BC - 427 BC) front Hekte (454 BC - 427 BC) back
Hekte (454 BC - 427 BC) photo
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Hekte 454 BC - 427 BC

 
Electrum 2.50 g 10.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Mytilene (Lesbos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
454 BC - 427 BC
Value
Hekte (14⁄3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Electrum
Weight
2.50 g
Diameter
10.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#179269
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Female and male terminal figures standing confronted and all in linear square within incuse square.

Comment

Traité II 2175.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Hekte coin from Mytilene (Lesbos) is that it features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription of the name of the city on the other side. This coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and is now considered a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (454 BC - 427 BC)  - - - - - -

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