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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hekte 478 BC - 387 BC
| Electrum | 2.41 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Phokaia (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 478 BC - 387 BC |
| Value | Hekte (10⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.41 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#147962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Interesting fact
The Hekte coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Ionia, specifically in the city of Phokaia, and it was made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver. The coin weighed 2.41 grams and had a standardized design, which was a departure from the earlier, more irregularly shaped coins. This standardization made it easier to use the coins for trade and commerce, and it paved the way for the development of modern coinage.
