1/2 Shekel

Issuer Sidon
Year 435 BC - 425 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Shekel = 2 Drachms
Currency Shekel (539-332 BCE)
Composition Silver
Weight 7.10 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Betlyon#4, Sunrise#117, HGC 10#213, BMC Greek#2, SNG Copenhagen#188-189
Obverse description Phoenician galley under sail left; waves below.
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Obverse lettering
Reverse description Persian king or hero standing right, drawing bow, quiver over shoulder; behind, incuse head (of Bes?) left; before, incuse head of goat right; all within incuse square.
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (435 BC - 425 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 9330865300
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