Phoenicia, Sidon. struck under King Abdメeshmun. Ca. 425-402 B.C. AR half-shekel (19.8 mm, 7.12 g, 12 h). Warship to left before the walls and towers of Sidon; in exergue, two lions back to back / Persian King walking to right, holding dagger in his right hand and preparing to stab a lion, standing on its hind legs to left before him, whose forelocks he grasps in his left hand; all within incuse square. Betlyon 8. BMC 9-10. Good VF, obverse off center. Rare.
Price realized | 770 USD |
Starting price | 600 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |