© lesalyen
© lesalyen
1⁄16 Shekel - Evagoras II 346 BC - 342 BC
| Silver | 0.60 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Phenicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Evagoras II (361 BC - 351 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 346 BC - 342 BC |
| Value | 1⁄16 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#71851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Phoenician letter
Lettering: 90
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Phoenician galley, which was a type of ship used by the Phoenicians, a Semitic people who lived in the eastern Mediterranean. The Phoenicians were known for their seafaring skills and their ability to build sturdy ships, and this coin celebrates that aspect of their culture.