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Ma'ah-Obol - Hannanyah Samaria 539 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 0.61 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Samaria (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 | 0.61 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#98610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing right head facing
Lettering: ΑΘΕ הננח
Translation: Hannanyah
Comment
Hannanyah is named as a governor of Samaria in Wadi Daliyeh papyri, (nos. 7 and 9). The Samaritan Chronicles also mention a heigh priest named Hannanyah durring the time of Queen Esther.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition, p 109
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ma'ah-Obol - Hannanyah (Samaria) coin is that it features an image of a lion, which was a symbol of the Achaemenid Empire, on one side, and an inscription in Aramaic on the other side, indicating the coin's origin and purpose.
