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Hemihekte 550 BC - 500 BC
| Electrum | 1.34 g | 8.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 500 BC |
| Value | Hemihekte (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 8.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#133986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Hemihekte coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Kyzikos (Mysia) during the 6th century BC. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other, which reads "Kyzikos" in ancient Greek. The use of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, in the production of this coin suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency in its time.
