Sidon Double Shekel - Abdashtart I, -365 – -352
Sidon
Information
Country
Sidon
Sidon
Currency
Shekel
(539 – 332)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Double Shekel - Abdashtart I
Year
-365 – -352
Ruler
Abdashtart I
Composition
Silver (.980)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
25.38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Double Shekel - Abdashtart I from Sidon. Issued from -365 to -352. Struck in Silver (.980). Measures 0 mm and weighs 25.38 g.
- Obverse
- War galley, lined with shields and with a standard at the stern, sailing to left over two bands of waves below, date above
- Reverse
- Slow quadriga to left on ground line, behind the driver stands the Great King of Persia, his right hand raised, Abd’Ashtart walks behind in Egyptian-style dress, holding a cult-sceptre and a votive vase ("‘bh" (Abdashtart/Straton))
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (365 BC - 352 BC) | — | BMC#1 (Obv. date III - Rev. letter 90) | ||
| ND (365 BC - 352 BC) | — | Obv. date I - Rev. letter 90 | ||
| ND (365 BC - 352 BC) | — | Obv. date II - Rev. letter 90 | ||
| ND (365 BC - 352 BC) | — | Obv. date II III - Rev. letter ЯO) | ||
| ND (365 BC - 352 BC) | — | Obv. date II_ - Rev. letter ЯO) | ||
| ND (365 BC - 352 BC) | — | Obv. date III - Rev. letter ЯO) | ||
| ND (365 BC - 352 BC) | — | Obv. date IIII - Rev. letter ЯO) | ||
| ND (365 BC - 352 BC) | — | Obv. date IIII III - Rev. letter ЯO) |
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