1⁄16 Shekel - Abdashtart I Sidon

Issuer Sidon
Year 370 BC - 358 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1⁄16 Shekel
Currency Shekel (539-332 BCE)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.74 g
Diameter 10 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#36, GCV#5940, Betlyon#27
Obverse description War galley sailing left with rowers, oars and shields; zigzag depicting the sea.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering PHOENICIAN LETTER (B).
Reverse description Persian king standing right, battling lion standing left on hind legs in incuse square
Reverse script
Reverse lettering PHOENICIAN LETTER (`).
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (370 BC - 358 BC) - (fr) Betlyon 27 -
Numisquare ID 5315142530
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