© 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#125620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription flank owl standing front with wings spread
Lettering: שן
Translation: Shomron
Comment
This interesting little coin imitates the famous Athenian decadrachm.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins, p 111
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 legacy in the fields of art, architecture, and religion.
