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Ma'ah-Obol Edom 539 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 0.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Yehud Medinata (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 539 BC - 332 BC |
| Value | 1 Ma'ah-Obol = 1⁄24 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#107494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl right, head facing, olive spray and crescent upper left are sometimes visible, ΑΘΕ downwards on right, all within incuse square
Lettering: ΑΘΕ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ma'ah-Obol (Edom) coin is that it features an image of a bearded king on one side and an inscription in Aramaic on the other, which suggests that the coin was influenced by the Achaemenid Empire's cultural and linguistic practices.
