© CGB
© CGB
1⁄16 Shekel Hippocamp 425 BC - 394 BC
| Silver | 0.74 g | 9.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tyre (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 394 BC |
| Value | 1⁄16 Shekel (¼) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 9.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing gauche, head facing, with transversal crook and Egyptian flail.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1/16 Shekel coin from Tyre (Phoenician cities) featuring a hippocamp design was used as a form of currency in the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre, which was located in present-day Lebanon. The coin's design features a mythical creature that is half-horse, half-fish, which symbolizes the city's maritime and agricultural wealth. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.74 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency in its time.
