Hekte

Issuer Mytilene
Year 521 BC - 478 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hekte (14⁄3)
Currency Drachm
Composition Electrum
Weight 2.52 g
Diameter 11 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bodenstedt#9, HGC 6#933, BMC Greek#25, Jameson#1472
Obverse description Forepart of winged lion left, jaws open, mane bristling, forelegs outstretched
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Incuse head of rooster left with a full comb, wearing beaded collar; irregular rectangular punch behind.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (521 BC - 478 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 8094157170
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