¼ Shekel Judea 539 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 3.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Yehud Medinata (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 539 BC - 332 BC |
| Value | ¼ Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#90464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion facing left, on top of recumbent bovine, head turned, within guilloche border and incuse square
Lettering: יהד
Translation: Judah
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 that it was issued during the period of Persian rule over Judea.
