¼ Sheqel (Judea) (539 BC - 333 BC) front ¼ Sheqel (Judea) (539 BC - 333 BC) back
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¼ Sheqel Judea 539 BC - 333 BC

 
Silver 2.85 g -
Description
Issuer
Satrapy of Yehud Medinata (Achaemenid Satrapies)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
539 BC - 333 BC
Value
¼ Sheqel
Currency
Shekel (539-332 BCE)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.85 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#27294
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Owl standing right, head facing, with olive leaves behind

Lettering:
ΑΘ[Ε]
י

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.