Hekte

Emisor Miletos
Año 600 BC - 550 BC
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor Hekte (10⁄3)
Moneda Drachm
Composición Electrum
Peso 2.29 g
Diámetro
Grosor
Forma Oval
Técnica Hammered
Orientación
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) SNG Kayhan#443
Descripción del anverso Lion reclining left, head reverted, within rectangular frame
Escritura del anverso
Leyenda del anverso
Descripción del reverso Two square punches containing, respectively, floral and stellate designs.
Escritura del reverso
Leyenda del reverso
Canto
Casa de moneda
Tirada ND (600 BC - 550 BC) - -
ID de Numisquare 2128681450
Información adicional

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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