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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Ma'ah-Obol Judea 375 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 0.38 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Yehud Medinata (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 375 BC - 332 BC |
| Value | ½ Ma'ah-Obol = 1⁄48 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#88536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Falcon with inscription of YHD (Judah) written in Phoenician to the right.
Script: Phoenician
Lettering: יהד
Translation: Judah
Comment
GLF Type 14.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion, which was a symbol of the Achaemenid Empire, on one side, and an inscription in Aramaic on the other side, indicating the coin's denomination and the name of the satrap (governor) who issued it. This coin was used in the Jewish province of Yehud Medinata during the Achaemenid period, and its design reflects the cultural and political influence of the Persian Empire on the region.
