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Double Shekel - Ba'alshallim I 425 BC - 407 BC
| Silver | 28.29 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Phenicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| King | Baalshillem I (circa 450 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 407 BC |
| Value | 2 Shekel = 8 Drachm |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.29 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
King of Persia and driver in chariot drawn by two horses galloping left; behind, attendant standing left; below, incuse goat running left; all within dotted circle within incuse circle.
Comment
E&E-S Group III.1.a, 198; Betlyon 17 (Baalshallim II); Rouvier –.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Shekel coin from Satrapy of Phenicia is that it features an image of a Phoenician king, Ba'alshallim I, who ruled the region from 425 BC to 407 BC. The coin's design highlights the cultural and political influence of the Phoenicians during the Achaemenid Empire.
