Tyre ¼ Shekel, -440 – -425
Information
Country
Tyre
Tyre
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Shekel
Year
-440 – -425
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
3.4
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Shekel from Tyre. Issued from -440 to -425. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.4 g.
- Obverse
- Dolphin right; ŠLŠN (in Phoenician) above, waves and murex shell below.
- Reverse
- Owl standing right, head facing; crook and flail over shoulder; all in outline incuse within incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (440 BC - 425 BC) | — |
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