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Hekte - Alyattes II 610 BC - 560 BC
| Electrum | 2.398 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Alyattes II (Circa 610-560 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 610 BC - 560 BC |
| Value | Electrum Hekte (14⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.398 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#368237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Hekte - Alyattes II (610 BC - 560 BC) from Kings of Lydia made of Electrum weighing 2.398 g is that it features the first known portrait of a king on a coin. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of King Alyattes II, making it a significant piece in the history of numismatics.
