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¼ Shekel 439 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 3.58 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Philistian city (Cities of Philistia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 439 BC - 332 BC |
| Value | ¼ Shekel |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#27302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Athena to right, with linear devices or monograms possibly appearing in some corners, all in incuse square
Comment
Samuels 9; Mildenberg 1997 pl. 13, 52; Mildenberg 2000c p. 159, 90.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion, which was a common motif in ancient Philistine art and symbolized power and strength.
