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Hekte 521 BC - 478 BC
| Electrum | 2.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Mytilene (Lesbos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 521 BC - 478 BC |
| Value | Hekte (14⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Incuse head of a bull to left, the neck truncation formed by a rough incuse rectangle
Interesting fact
The Hekte coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma. It was made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, which gave it a unique value and made it a sought-after medium of exchange.
