Hemihekte - Alyattes II to Kroisos Sardes

€390,935.00
IssuerKings of Lydia
Year610 BC - 546 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueElectrum Hemihekte (7⁄3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionElectrum
Weight1.18 g
Dimensions7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Rosen#654, SNG Kayhan#1015, SNG von Aulock#2871, SNG Ashmolean#757
Obverse descriptionHead of a lion with sun and rays on its forehead to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionIncuse square punch.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (610 BC - 546 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1818846810
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