Sidon ½ Shekel - Ba'alshallim II, -400 – -384
Sidon
Information
Country
Sidon
Sidon
Currency
Shekel
(539 – 332)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Shekel - Ba'alshallim II
Year
-400 – -384
Ruler
Baalshillem II
Composition
Silver (.980)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.14
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Shekel - Ba'alshallim II from Sidon. Issued from -400 to -384. Struck in Silver (.980). Measures 16 mm and weighs 7.14 g.
- Obverse
- War-galley left before fortress with four projecting towers. In exergue, two lions back to back, all within dotted border.
- Reverse
- Persian king slaying lion that stands in front of him on hind legs, all within incuse square.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (400 BC - 384 BC) | — | BMC 11 (Obv. letter 90 - Rev. between king and lion letter 90) | ||
| ND (400 BC - 384 BC) | — | BMC 12 (Obv. letter 9 - Rev. no letter) | ||
| ND (400 BC - 384 BC) | — | BMC 13 (small obverse die, no letter) | ||
| ND (400 BC - 384 BC) | — | BMC 9-10 (big obverse die, no letter) |
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