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Tetradrachm Tyrian Shekel 126 BC - 56 AD
| Silver (.940) | 14 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Tyre (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 126 BC - 56 AD |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver (.940) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#92925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, with right foot on prow of ship, palm branch over right wing; on left, mace and year of issue; between eagle's paws, Phoenician letter; on right, monogram or letters.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ
LΒ Fp
Translation:
From Tyre the Holy and Sacred Asylum.
Year 2
Comment
The minting year letter may be misengraved on the planchet (i. e. inverted E).Minting year lettering is inverted in year 72 (55/54 BC).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm (Tyrian Shekel) coin from Tyre (Phoenician cities) is that it was widely used in the ancient Mediterranean world, including in trade and commerce, and was considered a standard unit of currency in the region.
