Shekel - Azemilcus 3-16 (347 BC - 334 BC) front Shekel - Azemilcus 3-16 (347 BC - 334 BC) back
Shekel - Azemilcus 3-16 (347 BC - 334 BC) photo
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Shekel - Azemilcus 3-16 347 BC - 334 BC

 
Silver 8.16 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Tyre (Phoenician cities)
King
Azemilcus (340 BC - 332 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
3-16 (347 BC - 334 BC)
Calendar
Tyre - Azemilcus era
Value
Shekel (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.16 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#198934
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Owl standing right, head facing, crook and flail in background; ||||| O above || (’ [for ‘Ozmilk] and 7 [date], in Phoenician) in right field.

Script: Phoenician

Comment

Additional references: E&E-T Group II.2.1.*; DCA# 918; Rouvier 1812-1816.

Interesting fact

The Shekel - Azemilcus 3-16 coin from Tyre (Phoenician cities) is significant because it features an image of a Phoenician ship on one side, which represents the city's strong maritime trade and cultural influence in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
10 (340 BC)  - - - - - -
12 (338 BC)  - - - - - -
13 (337 BC)  - - - - - -
14 (336 BC)  - - - - - -
15 (335 BC)  - - - - - -

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