1/4 Shekel Philistia

€94,197.00
IssuerUncertain Philistian city
Year539 BC - 332 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Shekel
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight2.72 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1021
Obverse descriptionMale head facing right, oriental hair style, guilloche border
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion promote right and hind part left, create the illusion of a full lion with head turned back. When turned 90 degrees counter clockwise; the type appears to be a bearded and helmeted male head right, border of dots all within incuse square
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (539 BC - 332 BC)  - Struck in Philistia -
Catalog ID2320490260
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