Hekte

Émetteur Miletos
Année 600 BC - 550 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Valeur Hekte (10⁄3)
Devise Drachm
Composition Electrum
Poids 2.29 g
Diamètre
Épaisseur
Forme Oval
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) SNG Kayhan#443
Description de l’avers Lion reclining left, head reverted, within rectangular frame
Écriture de l’avers
Légende de l’avers
Description du revers Two square punches containing, respectively, floral and stellate designs.
Écriture du revers
Légende du revers
Tranche
Atelier
Tirage ND (600 BC - 550 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 2128681450
Informations supplémentaires

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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