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Hemihekte - Alyattes II Sardes 610 BC - 560 BC
| Electrum | 1.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Alyattes II (Circa 610-560 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 610 BC - 560 BC |
| Value | Electrum Hemihekte (7⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rough incuse square
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemihekte coin is that it features the first known portrait of a king on a coin, which was a revolutionary design at the time. The coin's obverse side features a facing head of Alyattes II, while the reverse side shows a lion and a bull facing each other. This design was a departure from the traditional abstract symbols and animals that were commonly featured on ancient coins, and it paved the way for the use of portraits on coins in the ancient world.
