1/4 Shekel Judea
| Issuer | Yehud Medinata, Satrapy of |
|---|---|
| Year | 539 BC - 332 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/4 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1045 |
| Obverse description | Bearded oriental head (Bagoas?) right wearing Corinthian helmet, guilloche border |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Bearded deity seated right on winged wheel (chariot?), holding falcon in left hand and right hand resting on knee, small beaded mask below right; within guilloche border and incuse square |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering |
יהו (Translation: YHD or YHW (Either referring to province of Judah or the name of the God of Israel)) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (539 BC - 332 BC) - Possibly struck in Gaza - |
| Numisquare ID | 8774174470 |
| Additional information |
|
×
![]()