Myshemihekte (600 BC - 550 BC) front Myshemihekte (600 BC - 550 BC) back
Myshemihekte (600 BC - 550 BC) photo
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Myshemihekte 600 BC - 550 BC

 
Electrum 0.57 g -
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Ionian city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
600 BC - 550 BC
Value
Myshemihekte (1⁄24)
Currency
Electrum Stater
Composition
Electrum
Weight
0.57 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#182208
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rough incuse square

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Myshemihekte coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Near Eastern design elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a lion's head, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage, while the reverse (back) side features a stylized tree and a crescent moon, which are more commonly associated with ancient Mesopotamian and Anatolian cultures. This blending of design elements suggests that the coin may have been created during a time of cultural exchange or influence between these regions.