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© British Museum
½ Ma'ah-Obol Judea 539 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 0.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Yehud Medinata (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 539 BC - 332 BC |
| Value | ½ Ma'ah-Obol = 1⁄48 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#92720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Falcon with inscription of Yhwdh (Judah) written in Paleo-Hebrew to the left
Lettering: יהודה
Translation: Judah
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ma'ah-Obol coin from Satrapy of Yehud Medinata is that it was used as a form of currency during the Achaemenid Empire, which was the first multicultural empire in history, spanning across three continents and leaving a lasting legacy in the regions it ruled.
