Satrapy of Samaria Ma'ah-Obol - Bdyehibel, -539 – -332
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Information
Country
Satrapy of Samaria
Satrapy of Samaria
Currency
Shekel
(539 – 332)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Ma'ah-Obol - Bdyehibel
Year
-539 – -332
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.61
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Ma'ah-Obol - Bdyehibel from Satrapy of Samaria. Issued from -539 to -332. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.61 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded and partly nude figure of Bes-like diety faces front, crouches slightly, hands rest on thighs, wears lionskin cape, tail and paw appear between legs (Bdyehibel)
- Reverse
- Persian king walks right, wearing jagged crown and kandys, holds bow in left hand and arrows in right, three more arrows visible over king's shoulder, border of dots
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (539 BC - 332 BC) | — | Struck in Samaria |
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