Mytilene Hekte, -454 – -427
Information
Country
Mytilene
Mytilene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hekte
Year
-454 – -427
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
2.52
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hekte from Mytilene. Issued from -454 to -427. Struck in Electrum. Measures 10 mm and weighs 2.52 g.
- Obverse
- Head of bearded god Priapus right, hair bound with only partially visible band.
- Reverse
- Female head right (the nymph Chione or Dione), hair caught up in sphendone; the whole within incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (454 BC - 427 BC) | — | € 1600,00 |
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