Double Shekel - Ba`alshallim II Sidon

€70,776.00
IssuerSidon
Year384 BC - 370 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Silver Shekels
CurrencyShekel (539-332 BCE)
CompositionSilver (.980)
Weight28.40 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#5934, BMC Greek#17-25, SNG Copenhagen#194, HGC 10#236
Obverse descriptionWar galley left with row of shields on bulwark, Phoenician letter beth in field above, two zigzag lines of waves below
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
(Translation: B (Ba`alshallim or Bodashtart))
Reverse descriptionKing of Persia in chariot with driver,Egyptian attendant behind
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (384 BC - 370 BC)  - No regnal year (BMC 17-24) -
ND (384 BC - 370 BC)  - Regnal year 14 (IIII – ; BMC 25) -
ND (384 BC - 370 BC)  - Regnal year 15 (II III – ; Triton II 498) -
Catalog ID9398016520
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