PHOENICIA. Sidon. Ba`alšillem (Sakton) II, circa 401-366 BC. Double Shekel (Silver, 27 mm, 28.38 g, 12 h). War-galley left, before turreted city walls; in exergue two lions back to back. Rev. Fast biga charging left, carrying a driver and the King of Persia; below, incuse goat left, with head reverted. Betlyon 15. Elayi & Elayi 214-20. HGC 10, 232. Struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 1'200 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |