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Hekte

Issuer Mytilene
Year 377 BC - 326 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
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Reverse description An owl stands in right profile within an incuse linear square, its head turned frontally to face the viewer directly, a hallmark of the Athenian owl type adopted by Mytilene for its electrum coinage. The bird's plumage is rendered with careful detail, and the squared incuse frame is typical of the hammered hekte format. The field within the linear square is plain, with no additional symbols or inscription. The overall design reflects the strong Athenian numismatic influence on the civic coinage of Mytilene during the fourth century BC.
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Edge Plain
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Mintage ND (377 BC - 326 BC)
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