Hekte

€369,423.00
IssuerMytilene
Year521 BC - 478 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHekte (14⁄3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionElectrum
Weight2.55 g
Dimensions10.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bodenstedt#19.2, HGC 6#945
Obverse descriptionArchaic gorgoneion head facing, tongue protruding.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionIncuse head of Heracles left, wearing lion skin headdress; neck truncation formed by two rows of small squares, four above and four below; rectangle with irregular interior surfaces behind.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (521 BC - 478 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3742494510
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