Ma'ah-Obol Samaria

Issuer Samaria, Satrapy of
Year 380 BC - 332 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Ma`ah-Obol = 1⁄24 Shekel
Currency Shekel (539-332 BCE)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.61 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1039
Obverse description Inscription above galley left with oars, rudder, row of shields, small figurehead, curved ornament over stern supporting standard, double lone of waves below
Obverse script
Obverse lettering שמרין
(Translation: Shomron)
Reverse description Inscription between Persian king on left standing right wearing kidaris and kandys, fights lion standing on hind legs, left hand on lion`s head, right holds dagger
Reverse script
Reverse lettering מז
(Translation: Mazday?)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (380 BC - 332 BC) - Struck in Samaria -
Numisquare ID 3099369040
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