Sidon Double Shekel - Ba'alshallim II, -384 – -370
Sidon
Information
Country
Sidon
Sidon
Currency
Shekel
(539 – 332)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Double Shekel - Ba'alshallim II
Year
-384 – -370
Ruler
Baalshillem II
Composition
Silver (.980)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
28.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Double Shekel - Ba'alshallim II from Sidon. Issued from -384 to -370. Struck in Silver (.980). Measures 0 mm and weighs 28.4 g.
- Obverse
- War galley left with row of shields on bulwark, Phoenician letter beth in field above, two zigzag lines of waves below (B (Ba'alshallim or Bodashtart))
- Reverse
- King of Persia in chariot with driver,Egyptian attendant behind
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (384 BC - 370 BC) | — | No regnal year (BMC 17-24) | ||
| ND (384 BC - 370 BC) | — | Regnal year 14 (IIII – ; BMC 25) | ||
| ND (384 BC - 370 BC) | — | Regnal year 15 (II III – ; Triton II 498) |
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