Ma'ah-Obol - Jeroboam Samaria 539 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 0.61 g |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#98663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Male figure rides bull, holds spear in upraised left hand
Comment
There is no certain information of the name Jeroboam on the fragmentary list of governors of Samaria in the fourth century BCE.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition, p 109
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ma'ah-Obol - Jeroboam coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Achaemenid Empire, which was the first multicultural empire in history, spanning across three continents and leaving a lasting legacy in the regions it ruled.
