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1/2 Shekel
Issuer Sidon Year 435 BC - 425 BC Type Standard circulation coin Value 1/2 Shekel = 2 Drachms Currency Shekel (539-332 BCE) Composition Silver Weight 7.10 g Dimensions 17 mm Thickness Shape and Technique Round (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 description Phoenician galley under sail left; waves below. Obverse script Obverse lettering Reverse description Persian 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 Mintage ND (435 BC - 425
BC) - - Catalog ID 9330865300 Comments