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Dichalkos Astarte on prow of galley 98 BC - 10 BC
| Bronze | 5.51 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sidon (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98 BC - 10 BC |
| Value | 1 Dichalkos = 2 Chalkon = 1 Tetartemorion = ¼ Obols = 1⁄24 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.51 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#89163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Astarte standing left on galley, holding tiller with right hand and standard with left hand; on left, year of issue; below, Phoenician script and city name.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΙΔΩΝΙΩΝ
Translation: From Sidon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkos coin from Sidon is that it features a depiction of Astarte, a powerful goddess in ancient Phoenician religion, on the prow of a galley. This image symbolizes the city's strong maritime tradition and its connection to the goddess of fertility, love, and war.
