Mytilene Hekte, -521 – -478
Information
Country
Mytilene
Mytilene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hekte
Year
-521 – -478
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
2.52
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hekte from Mytilene. Issued from -521 to -478. Struck in Electrum. Measures 10 mm and weighs 2.52 g.
- Obverse
- Gorgoneion.
- Reverse
- Incuse head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress, rectangular punch to left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (521 BC - 478 BC) | — |
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