© Rojomano
© Rojomano
1⁄12 Shekel dolphin 450 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.4 g | 9.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tyre (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | ¹⁄₁₂ Shekel (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 9.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#310576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Owl standing to the right, head facing, transversely holding a sceptre and an Egyptian flail under the left wing, within cable border.
Interesting fact
The 1/12 Shekel coin from Tyre (Phoenician cities) featuring a dolphin is believed to be one of the earliest coins to feature a marine animal. The use of a dolphin on the coin may have been a nod to the city's maritime history and trade connections.
