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Shekel 425 BC - 394 BC
| Silver | 13.73 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Tyre (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 394 BC |
| Value | Shekel (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.73 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing right, head facing; crook and flail diagonally in background.
Comment
E&E-T Group II.1.1.1.a, 259; Rouvier 1788.
Interesting fact
The Shekel coin from Tyre (Phoenician cities) was used as a standard unit of currency in the ancient Near East, and its weight and purity were strictly regulated by the Phoenician government. The 13.73g weight of the coin was determined by the Phoenician standard, which was based on the weight of a grain of barley. This standardization made it easy for merchants and traders to conduct transactions across different regions and cities, as they knew exactly how much silver they were getting in each coin.
