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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hekte 550 BC - 450 BC
| Electrum | 2.67 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Hekte (⅙) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#133985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Cf. Boston MFA 1421 (stater); cf. SNG France 186–187 (stater and hemihekte).
Interesting fact
The Hekte coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Kyzikos (Mysia) and was made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver. Despite its small weight of 2.67 grams, the Hekte coin was widely accepted and used for everyday transactions, showcasing the trust and reliance people had in this form of currency.
