© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Ma'ah-Obol 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#125618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription above lion attacking stag right
Lettering: שמכין
Translation: Shomron
Comment
As discussed above, it is not known whether Shomron (Samaria) represents the name of the city or the name of the province when used on these coins.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins, p 110
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ma'ah-Obol 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 impact on the cultures it touched.
