Silver 1/2 shekel of Strato III of Bactria, Sidon, 342 BC - 332 BC. 1944.100.71393

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.71393

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.18
    • Diameter (in mm): 17

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 342 BC - 332 BC
  • Denomination: 1/2 shekel
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: War galley l. with oars, row of shields, rudder, small figure head, stern ornament; above dates 1-5; below waves

  • Reverse

    • Type: Persian king and driver in chariot l., incuse circle

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.71393
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Rights

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

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