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Hemihekte 600 BC - 550 BC
| Electrum | 1.36 g | 8.0 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Ionian city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600 BC - 550 BC |
| Value | Hemihekte (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 8.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Interesting fact
The Hemihekte coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Ionia, which is now modern-day Turkey. The coin's design features a stag's head on one side and a quadripartite incuse on the other. The stag's head symbolizes strength and power, while the quadripartite incuse represents the four directions or the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water). The coin's unique design and the materials used to make it reflect the cultural and economic significance of the Ionian city-states during that time period.
