Silver Double shekel of Baalshillem II, King of Sidon, Sidon, 385 BCE–372 BCE. 1944.100.71294

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.71294

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 27.633
    • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 385 BCE - 372 BCE
  • Denomination: Double shekel
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: War galley with oars and row of shields; figurehead and ornament over bow and stern; below waves

  • Reverse

    • Type: Persian king and driver in chariot l., King og Sidon in Egyptian garments carring cultic scepter and votive vase follows in circular incuse

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.71294
  • Lot: 1944.100
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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