Striated electrum hekte (fake) obverse
Uncertain Ionian polis
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Ancient fake electrum striated hekte, 1.8872 g, 9.3 x 9.0 mm
650-600 BC
Weidauer, Liselotte. 1975. Probleme der frühen Electronprägung Fake example of coin on Page 14 #6 and Plate 1 #6. Fribourg: Office du livre.
Obverse
Flat surface with striations
Reverse
Two rectangular punches