Dishekel (430 BC) front Dishekel (430 BC) back
Dishekel (430 BC) photo
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Dishekel 430 BC

430 BC year
Silver 13.34 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Tyre (Phoenician cities)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
430 BC
Value
Dishekel (8)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.34 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#397800
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Owl standing right with cloak and tail behind, outlined in incuse frame. All within incuse square.

Comment

Traité pl. 122, 1.

Interesting fact

The Dishekel coin from Tyre (Phoenician cities) was used as a form of currency during the 4th century BC and was considered a standard unit of exchange in the ancient Near East.