½ Ma'ah-Obol - Hezekiah 340 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 0.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Yehud Medinata (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Hezekiah (circa 335 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 332 BC |
| Value | ½ Ma'ah-Obol = 1⁄48 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#94381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Owl standing right, head facing, the feathers of the head from a beaded circle
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: יחזקיה הפחה
Translation: Hezekiah the governor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ma'ah-Obol coin from the Satrapy of Yehud Medinata is that it features an image of a winged lion, which was a common motif in Achaemenid art and symbolized the power and strength of the Persian Empire.
