½ Ma'ah-Obol 333 BC - 302 BC
| Silver | 0.3 g | - |
| 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 | 0.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#88909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Duck stands to right, head turned back surrounded by inscription
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: יהודה
Translation: Judah
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 Second Temple in Jerusalem during the reign of King Artaxerxes III of Persia.
