Gerah Judea

Issuer Yehud Medinata, Satrapy of
Year 539 BC - 332 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Gerah = 1/20 Shekel
Currency Shekel (539-332 BCE)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.48 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1057
Obverse description Head of Persian king wearing jagged crown to right. On most examples, under head, a circular motif due to a clashed die error
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Owl with an inscription to right, head facing; in upper left field lily flower
Reverse script
Reverse lettering יהד
(Translation: Judah)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (539 BC - 332 BC) - Struck in Jerusalem -
ND (539 BC - 332 BC) - Struck in Jerusalem; Sames as 1057 but prior to the clashing of the dies -
Numisquare ID 8881333900
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