1⁄16 Shekel - Abdashtart I Sidon

€84,937.00
IssuerSidon
Year370 BC - 358 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1⁄16 Shekel
CurrencyShekel (539-332 BCE)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.74 g
Dimensions10 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#36, GCV#5940, Betlyon#27
Obverse descriptionWar galley sailing left with rowers, oars and shields; zigzag depicting the sea.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringPHOENICIAN LETTER (B).
Reverse descriptionPersian king standing right, battling lion standing left on hind legs in incuse square
Reverse script
Reverse letteringPHOENICIAN LETTER (`).
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (370 BC - 358 BC)  - (fr) Betlyon 27 -
Catalog ID5315142530
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