½ Ma'ah-Obol (333 BC - 302 BC) front ½ Ma'ah-Obol (333 BC - 302 BC) back
½ Ma'ah-Obol (333 BC - 302 BC) photo
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½ Ma'ah-Obol 333 BC - 302 BC

 
Silver 0.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Judea
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
333 BC - 302 BC
Value
½ Ma'ah = 1⁄48 Shekel
Currency
Shekel (333 BC-260 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.36 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#88908
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription around duck standing to right, head turned back

Script: Hebrew

Lettering: יהודה

Translation: Judah

Comment

The stages of degradation of the obverse die.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ma'ah-Obol coin from Judea is that it was used as a form of payment for workers who built the famous Jerusalem Temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.