1/2 Shekel

€413,877.00
IssuerSidon
Year435 BC - 425 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Shekel = 2 Drachms
CurrencyShekel (539-332 BCE)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.10 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Betlyon#4, Sunrise#117, HGC 10#213, BMC Greek#2, SNG Copenhagen#188-189
Obverse descriptionPhoenician galley under sail left; waves below.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionPersian king or hero standing right, drawing bow, quiver over shoulder; behind, incuse head (of Bes?) left; before, incuse head of goat right; all within incuse square.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (435 BC - 425 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9330865300
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