Phoenicia, Sidon. Time of Baalshallim I-Ba’ana. Silver 1/16 Shekel (0.61 g), ca. 425-402 BC. Phoenician galley left before city wall with three towers; in exergue, uncertain symbol. Reverse: Persian king or hero standing right, drawing bow, quiver at shoulder; in left field, incuse head (of Bes?) left; in right field, incuse head of goat right; all within incuse square. Elayi & Elayi grp. III.3.a; Betlyon 10 ('Abd'eshmun); HGC 10, 230. Dark natural original patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300
Price realized | 120 USD |
Starting price | 120 USD |
Estimate | 250 USD |