A distinct group of Kelenderis coins features an isolated letter heta in its archaic boxed form on the reverse. These include Type 2.5 staters, Type 4.3 third staters, and Type 5.5 obols. With the exception of variant 2.5a, these coins are also linked by the symbol of a round shield on the obverse. These denominations were evidently minted as part of the same series during the same period. The occurrence of the boxed form of the letter heta on these coins indicates that this archaic letterform was still employed in Cilicia in the late 5th or early 4th century BC. However, since it appears as an isolated symbol rather than as part of an inscription, its phonetic value and precise function are uncertain.

The archaic letter heta also appears on coins from Himera, Haliartos, and Argos. Unlike at Kelenderis, however, it is associated either with the name of the respective polis or with the designation of the coin’s denomination. On coins of Himera and Haliartos, it represents the aspirate (the initial letter of the mint name); on coins of Argos, it denotes the denomination.

Sicily, Himera:
•	AR litra, c. 470–450 BC (Figure 1). Obv.: Bearded male head wearing a taenia. Rev.: Corinthian helmet; surrounding legend H-I-M – E-RA (retrograde, with the letter H in its archaic form). BMC 2, p. 81, 46.1
Boiotia, Haliartos:
•	AR drachm, c. 525–480 BC (Figure 2). Obv.: Boeotian shield, with an archaic heta in each of the two side openings. Rev.: incuse square with a clockwise mill-sail pattern. BMC 8, p. 48, 1–2.2
•	AR stater, drachm, hemidrachm and obol, c. 475–450 BC (Figure 3). Obv.: Boeotian shield (on some staters, with the rim divided into eight segments). Rev.: square incuse with a clockwise mill-sail pattern; in the centre, archaic heta. BMC 8, p. 48, 3–6 (staters) and 7–8 (drachms), p. 49, 9 (hemidrachm) and 10 (obol).3
Argolis, Argos:
•	AR hemiobol, 5th century BC (Figure 4). Obv.: archaic heta. Rev.: large A in an incuse square (on some coins, additional symbols). BMC 10, p. 138, 27–28.
•	AR hemiobol, 4th–3rd century BC (Figure 5). Obv.: forepart or head of a wolf facing left. Rev.: large A in an incuse square; legend; archaic heta and other symbols. BMC 10, p. 141, 64.
•	AR hemiobol, 4th–3rd century BC. Obv.: wolf facing left; above, archaic heta. Rev.: crested Corinthian helmet facing left. BMC 10, p. 142, 84–85.
•	AE dichalka, c. late 2nd century–early 80s BC (Figure 6). Various types (head of Apollo, Hera or a wolf on the obverse), with the archaic letter heta as a secondary symbol on the reverse. BMC 10, p. 143, 97–98, p. 146, 31–33, p. 147, 138–139 and 142–145.4

Figure 1. Himera, AR litra, 470–450 BC.

Figure 2. Haliartos, AR drachm, c. 525–480 BC.

Figure 3. Haliartos, AR stater, c. 475–450 BC.

Figure 4. Argos, AR hemiobol, 5th century BC.

Figure 5. Argos, AR hemiobol, 4th–3rd century BC.

Figure 6. Argos, AE dichalkon, late 2nd century to early 80s BC.

Credits:
Figure 1:	Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 42 (27 June 2026), Lot 84 (acsearch.info URL).
Figure 2:	Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 72 (14 June 2006), Lot 573 (acsearch.info URL).
Figure 3:	Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 439 (4 November 2024), Lot 233 (acsearch.info URL).
Figure 4:	Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 160 (14 March 2007), Lot 48 (acsearch.info URL).
Figure 5:	Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 261 (3 August 2011), Lot 71 (acsearch.info URL).
Figure 6:	Auctiones GmbH, eAuction 47 (24 April 2016), Lot 21 (acsearch.info URL).