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Hekte - Alyattes II Branch 610 BC - 560 BC
| Electrum | 2.35 g | - |
| 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 | 2.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double incuse square
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Hekte - Alyattes II (Branch) (610 BC - 560 BC) from Kings of Lydia made of Electrum weighing 2.35 g is that it features the earliest known example of a lion's head on a coin, which was a symbol of royal power and strength in ancient Lydia.
