Silver Double Shekel of Strato II of Bactria, Sidon, 335 BC - 334 BC. 1944.100.71371

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.71371

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Obverse: War galley l. with oars, row of shields, rudder, small figure head, stern ornament; above dates 1-5; below waves
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Reverse: Persian king and driver in chariot l.; behind, king of Sidon in Asian style costume carryinc cultic scepter and volive vase; double exergue, incuse circle

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 24.68
    • Diameter (in mm): 29

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.71371
  • 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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