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¼ Ma'ah-Obol - Ptolemy I 295 BC - 282 BC
| Silver | 0.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Pharaoh | Ptolemy I Soter (305 BC - 282 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295 BC - 282 BC |
| Value | ¼ Ma'ah (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Shekel (333 BC-260 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#121770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription to right of equal, wings spread, half turned left and standing upon thunderbolt
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: יהד
Translation: yhd
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ma'ah-Obol coin from Judea is that it was used as a form of payment for the Jewish temple tax, as mentioned in the New Testament in Matthew 17:24-27 and Exodus 30:11-16.
