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Hemihekte 600 BC - 550 BC
| Electrum | 1.17 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Ionian city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600 BC - 550 BC |
| Value | Hemihekte (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#386004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Square punch.
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 symbolized the wealth and prosperity of the Ionian city, while the quadripartite incuse represented the four directions of the compass, signifying the coin's use as a medium of exchange across different regions.
