1/4 Shekel Philistia

Issuer Uncertain Philistian city
Year 539 BC - 332 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Shekel
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 2.72 g
Diameter 14 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1021
Obverse description Male head facing right, oriental hair style, guilloche border
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Reverse description Lion promote right and hind part left, create the illusion of a full lion with head turned back. When turned 90 degrees counter clockwise; the type appears to be a bearded and helmeted male head right, border of dots all within incuse square
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Mint
Mintage ND (539 BC - 332 BC) - Struck in Philistia -
Numisquare ID 2320490260
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