Double Shekel - Ba'alshallim II Sidon

Issuer Sidon
Year 384 BC - 370 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Silver Shekels
Currency Shekel (539-332 BCE)
Composition Silver (.980)
Weight 28.40 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#5934, BMC Greek#17-25, SNG Copenhagen#194, HGC 10#236
Obverse description War 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 description King of Persia in chariot with driver,Egyptian attendant behind
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (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) -
Numisquare ID 9398016520
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