Silver Half shekel of Augustus, Sidon, 6 BCE–5 BCE. 1944.100.71482

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.71482

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.495
    • Diameter (in mm): 21

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 6 BCE - 5 BCE
  • Denomination: Half shekel
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Bust of Tyche, r.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΣΙΔΩΝΙΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ L ϚΡ
    • Type: Eagle l., r. on prow of galley; palm over r. shoulder

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.71482
  • 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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