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)
2.53
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hekte from Mytilene. Issued from -478 to -455. Struck in Electrum. Measures 10 mm and weighs 2.53 g.
- Obverse
- Forepart of a bridled horse to right, wearing necklace of large beads and with an ornamented truncation
- Reverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress and with his neck ornamented with small squares. All in incuse
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (478 BC - 455 BC) | — |
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