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Hemihekte 500 BC - 450 BC
| Electrum | 1.32 g | 8.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Hemihekte (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 8.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#134075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Warren 1566.
Interesting fact
The Hemihekte coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Kyzikos (Mysia) during the 5th century BC. Despite its small weight of 1.32 grams, it was valued at a relatively high amount, indicating that the metal used to make it, electrum, was highly prized at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (500 BC - 450 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hemihekte (500 BC - 450 BC) coin.
