Hekte

Emittent Miletos
Jahr 600 BC - 550 BC
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nennwert Hekte (10⁄3)
Währung Drachm
Material Electrum
Gewicht 2.29 g
Durchmesser
Dicke
Form Oval
Prägetechnik Hammered
Ausrichtung
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis
Referenz(en) SNG Kayhan#443
Aversbeschreibung Lion reclining left, head reverted, within rectangular frame
Aversschrift
Averslegende
Reversbeschreibung Two square punches containing, respectively, floral and stellate designs.
Reversschrift
Reverslegende
Rand
Prägestätte
Auflage ND (600 BC - 550 BC) - -
Numisquare-ID 2128681450
Zusätzliche Informationen

Historical Context: This electrum hekte, issued by the prominent Ionian city-state of Miletos between 600 and 550 BC, marks a pivotal moment in coinage history. Miletos, a leading maritime and trading power in Archaic Greece, was among the earliest Greek poleis to adopt coined money, following Lydia's invention

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