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Dishekel - Mazaeus Sidon 352 BC - 351 BC
| Silver | 25.94 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Phenicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Mazaeus (Μαζαῖος) (353 BC - 333 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 352 BC - 351 BC |
| Value | 2 Silver Shekels |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.94 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#430642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Persian king, raising right hand, and driver, holding reins in both hands, in chariot drawn by two horses left; behind, King of Sidon advancing left, holding cultic scepter in right hand; MZDY (in Phoenician) to upper left.
Script: Phoenician
Comment
E&E-S 1945; Rouvier 1902, pl. IX, 39.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dishekel - Mazaeus (Sidon) 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 advanced maritime technology and their ability to navigate the seas, and the image of the galley on the coin reflects their expertise in this area.