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Hemihekte - Alyattes II to Kroisos Sardes 610 BC - 546 BC
| Electrum | 1.18 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Alyattes II (Circa 610-560 BC) Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (560 BC - 546 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 610 BC - 546 BC |
| Value | Electrum Hemihekte (7⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Incuse square punch.
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 bearded king, believed to be Alyattes II or Kroisos, facing right and wearing a crown. This design departure from the traditional abstract symbols and animals seen on earlier coins marked a significant shift in coinage design and paved the way for the development of portraiture on coins in the ancient world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (610 BC - 546 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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