Silver Double shekel of Baalshillem I, King of Sidon, Sidon, 420 BCE–410 BCE. 1977.158.737

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1977.158.737

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 28.211
    • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 420 BCE - 410 BCE
  • Denomination: Double shekel
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Galley to l. before battlemented city wall w/5 towers; galley has row of shields along bulwark, 2 lions exergue

  • Reverse

    • Type: King of Persia in chariot drawn by two horses, steered by driver, l.; below incuse of goat running, looking over shoulder; letters above

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1977.158.737
  • Lot: 1977.158
  • 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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