Kings of Lydia Hemihekte - Alyattes II to Kroisos, -610 – -546

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kings of Lydia Kings of Lydia
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Electrum Hemihekte
Year -610 – -546
Rulers Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (-560–-546) , Alyattes II
Composition Electrum
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.18
Diameter (mm) 7
Demonetized Yes

Description

Electrum Hemihekte from Kings of Lydia. Issued from -610 to -546. Struck in Electrum. Measures 7 mm and weighs 1.18 g.

Obverse
Head of a lion with sun and rays on its forehead to right.
Reverse
Incuse square punch.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
ND (610 BC - 546 BC)  € 330,00

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