Ma'ah-Obol Samaria
Features
| Issuer |
Satrapy of Samaria
(Achaemenid Satrapies)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 380 BC - 332 BC |
| Value | 1 Ma'ah-Obol = 1⁄24 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (539-332 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.61 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 125622 |
| References | Hendin 5ᵗʰ# 1039 David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2010. Guide to Biblical Coins (5th Edition). Amphora Books, New York City, New York, United States. |
Obverse
Inscription above galley left with oars, rudder, row of shields, small figurehead, curved ornament over stern supporting standard, double lone of waves below
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: שמרין
Translation: Shomron
Reverse
Inscription between Persian king on left standing right wearing kidaris and kandys, fights lion standing on hind legs, left hand on lion's head, right holds dagger
Lettering: מז
Translation: Mazday?
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (380 BC - 332 BC) | Struck in Samaria | ||||||||||||||
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