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1/2 Shekel - Ba'alshallim II Sidon
Issuer | Sidon |
Year | 400 BC - 384 BC |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Shekel = 2 Drachms |
Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
Composition | Silver (.980) |
Weight | 7.14 g |
Dimensions | 16 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered, Incuse |
Orientation | |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | GCV#5931, BMC Greek#9-13, HGC 10#224-228, Betlyon#9, Sunrise#121 |
Obverse description | War-galley left before fortress with four projecting towers. In exergue, two lions back to back, all within dotted border. |
Obverse script | |
Obverse lettering | |
Reverse description | Persian king slaying lion that stands in front of him on hind legs, all within incuse square. |
Reverse script | |
Reverse lettering | |
Edge | Smooth |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND (400 BC - 384
BC) - BMC 11 (Obv. letter 90 - Rev. between king and lion letter 90) - ND (400 BC - 384
BC) - BMC 12 (Obv. letter 9 - Rev. no letter) - ND (400 BC - 384
BC) - BMC 13 (small obverse die, no letter) - ND (400 BC - 384
BC) - BMC 9-10 (big obverse die, no letter) -
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Catalog ID | 8042733960 |
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