Double Shekel - Abdashtart I Sidon

€70,789.00
IssuerSidon
Year365 BC - 352 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Silver Shekels
CurrencyShekel (539-332 BCE)
CompositionSilver (.980)
Weight25.38 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#29, Sunrise#130, Betlyon#23, HGC 10#242
Obverse descriptionWar galley, lined with shields and with a standard at the stern, sailing to left over two bands of waves below, date above
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionSlow quadriga to left on ground line, behind the driver stands the Great King of Persia, his right hand raised, Abd’Ashtart walks behind in Egyptian-style dress, holding a cult-sceptre and a votive vase
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: `‘bh` (Abdashtart/Straton))
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (365 BC - 352 BC)  - BMC#1 (Obv. date III - Rev. letter 90) -
ND (365 BC - 352 BC)  - Obverse date I - Rev. letter 90 -
ND (365 BC - 352 BC)  - Obverse date II - Rev. letter 90 -
ND (365 BC - 352 BC)  - Obverse date II III - Rev. letter ЯO) -
ND (365 BC - 352 BC)  - Obverse date II_ - Rev. letter ЯO) -
ND (365 BC - 352 BC)  - Obverse date III - Rev. letter ЯO) -
ND (365 BC - 352 BC)  - Obverse date IIII - Rev. letter ЯO) -
ND (365 BC - 352 BC)  - Obverse date IIII III - Rev. letter ЯO) -
Catalog ID5489496540
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