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¼ Shekel 539 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 3.58 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ashdod (Cities of Philistia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 539 BC - 332 BC |
| Value | ¼ Shekel |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#107495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ibex standing right, head turned back, lily (?) bent to right behind, surrounded by cable border in incuse square
Lettering: אשדד
Translation: Ashdod
Comment
Samuels pl. 13; Mildenberg 2000c, pl.55, 18.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion, which was a symbol of the city of Ashdod and represented its strength and power.
