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)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
2.57
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hekte from Mytilene. Issued from -521 to -478. Struck in Electrum. Measures 10 mm and weighs 2.57 g.
- Obverse
- Head of a ram to right and below, rooster feeding to left.
- Reverse
- Lion’s head with open jaws to left. Behind, rectangle divided into two squares and all incuse.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (521 BC - 478 BC) | — |
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