Silver 1/16 shekel of Abdashtart I, King of Sidon, Sidon, 372 BCE–358 BCE. 1977.158.743

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1977.158.743

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 0.831

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 372 BCE - 358 BCE
  • Denomination: 1/16 shekel
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: War galley to l. with oars and row of shields, stern ornament and bow figurehead, rudder; above letters; below, waves

  • Reverse

    • Type: Persian king/hero standing r., grabbing forelock in l. upright lion, raised dagger r.; in incuse square between figures, letters

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1977.158.743
  • 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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