Tyre 1⁄12 Shekel, -450 – -400
dolphin
Information
Country
Tyre
Tyre
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¹⁄₁₂ Shekel
Year
-450 – -400
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.4
Diameter (mm)
9.5
Thickness (mm)
1.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¹⁄₁₂ Shekel from Tyre. Issued from -450 to -400. Struck in Silver. Measures 9.5 mm and weighs 0.4 g.
- Obverse
- Dolphin to the right, within cable border.
- Reverse
- Owl standing to the right, head facing, transversely holding a sceptre and an Egyptian flail under the left wing, within cable border.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 400 BC) | — |
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