1/4 Shekel

Issuer Ashdod (Cities of Philistia)
Year 450 BC - 333 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Shekel
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 3.91 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gitler&Tal#1D , HGC 10#467
Obverse description Archaic janiform head composed of bearded male (left) and horned lion-demon (right), within linear circle.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Conjoined adduced stag and bull foreparts, all within linear square within square incuse.
Reverse script Aramaic
Reverse lettering אשדד
(Translation: Ashdod)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (450 BC - 333 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6691746270
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