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Myshemihekte 600 BC - 550 BC
Electrum | 0.57 g | - |
Issuer | Uncertain Ionian city |
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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 |
Numista | N#182208 |
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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.