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Myshemihekte 521 BC - 478 BC
| Electrum | 0.648 g | 6 mm |
| Issuer | Phokaia (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 521 BC - 478 BC |
| Value | 1⁄24 Stater (⅚) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 0.648 g |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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Interesting fact
The Myshemihekte coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Phokaia, which was located in the region of Ionia (now modern-day Turkey). Despite its small weight of 0.648 grams, the coin was valued at a relatively high amount due to its material, Electrum, which is a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver. This coin was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the city's prosperity and trade connections in the ancient world.
