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© Trustees of the British Museum
Hemistater 600 BC - 550 BC
| Electrum | 7.124 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Ionian city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600 BC - 550 BC |
| Value | Hemistater (½) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 7.124 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#385863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemistater coin is that it features a unique blend of two different metals, gold and silver, which were mixed together to create a distinctive alloy known as electrum. This blend of metals gave the coin a distinctive appearance and made it stand out from other coins of its time.
