Double Shekel - Ba`alshallim I

€181,831.00
IssuerPhenicia, Satrapy of
Year425 BC - 407 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Shekel = 8 Drachm
CurrencyShekel (539-332 BCE)
CompositionSilver
Weight28.29 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
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Reference(s) BMC Greek#7, Sunrise#119, Betlyon#17, HGC 10#221
Obverse descriptionPhoenician galley left before city wall with five towers; two lions standing outward in exergue.
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Reverse descriptionKing of Persia and driver in chariot drawn by two horses galloping left; behind, attendant standing left; below, incuse goat running left; all within dotted circle within incuse circle.
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MintageND (425 BC - 407 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9806139850
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