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1⁄16 Shekel - Abdashtart I 354 BC - 353 BC
| Silver | 0.78 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Sidon (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdashtart I (circa 376-352 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 354 BC - 353 BC |
| Value | 1⁄16 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#430760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Persian king or hero, holding dagger in right hand, standing right, fighting lion standing left on its hind legs; ‘B (in Phoenician) between; all within incuse square.
Script: Phoenician
Comment
E&E-S Group IV.2.4.2.f, 1410; Meshorer & Qedar, Coinage 225; Rouvier –.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Shekel coin from Sidon is that it features an image of a Phoenician ship on one side, which reflects the city's strong maritime tradition and its role as a major trading hub in the ancient world.
