The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, PHOENICIA, Sidon: Sixteenth-Shekel, struck at the time of Ba’alshallem II, c. 401-365

Obverse: war galley moving left over stylised waves; ‘b’ in Punic script above

Reverse: Persian king standing right holding upright lion with outstretched arm, preparing to stab with knife, large annulet between them

Metal: silver; Phoenician weight standard; 0.93g/12h

References: Elayi/Elayi IV.1.3; BMC p.146, 36; Betlyon 27

Condition: Struck on an irregular flan, good very fine and dark toned £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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