Mytilene Hekte, -478 – -455
Information
Country
Mytilene
Mytilene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hekte
Year
-478 – -455
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hekte from Mytilene. Issued from -478 to -455. Struck in Electrum. Measures 10 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of ram right and below, cock standing left.
- Reverse
- Incuse head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress and a rectangular punch below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (478 BC - 455 BC) | — |
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