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Hekte
| Issuer | Mytilene |
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| Year | 521 BC - 478 BC |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Facing right, the forepart of a roaring lion rendered in bold relief, its mane depicted with finely engraved, flowing striations radiating from the neck. The beast's open jaws expose the teeth, with a prominent round eye and expressive musculature characteristic of Archaic Greek die-cutting. The naturalistic yet stylized rendering reflects the accomplished artistry of the Mytilenaean electrum coinage tradition. No legend or inscription appears in the field. |
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| Reverse description | Incuse head of a rooster facing left, struck in sunken relief within a square or slightly irregular incuse punch, a hallmark of early Archaic electrum coinage technique. The comb, wattle, and feathering of the bird's neck are rendered with fine granular and linear detail, demonstrating considerable skill in miniature die engraving. The eye is clearly defined and the beak is slightly open. No legend or inscription is present in the field. |
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| Mint | Mytilene (Lesbos) |
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