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Myshemihekte 450 BC - 330 BC
Electrum | 0.66 g | 6.5 mm |
Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
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Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 450 BC - 330 BC |
Value | Myshemihekte (1⁄24) |
Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
Composition | Electrum |
Weight | 0.66 g |
Diameter | 6.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#134129 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Myshemihekte coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Persian king, while the reverse side features a traditional Greek mythological scene of a satyr and a nymph. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the ancient Greeks and Persians during this time period.