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Hekte 500 BC - 450 BC
| Electrum | 2.61 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Hekte (⅙) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.61 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#134090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hekte coin from Kyzikos (Mysia) is that it features a unique combination of animal symbols on its obverse side, including a lion's head, a bull's head, and a stag's head, which were meant to represent the power and strength of the city-state.
