½ Ma'ah-Obol - Hezekiah Judea

Features

Issuer Satrapy of Yehud Medinata (Achaemenid Satrapies)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 350 BC - 332 BC
Value ½ Ma'ah-Obol = 1⁄48 Shekel
Currency Shekel (539-332 BCE)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.2 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
92811
References Hendin 5ᵗʰ# 1065
David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2010. Guide to Biblical Coins (5th edition). Amphora Books, New York, United States.

Obverse

Young male head left

Reverse

Inscription beneath forpart of winged, horned lynx left

Lettering: יחזקיה

Translation: Hezekiah

Comments

This is probably the same Hezekiah mentioned by Josephus who, quoting Hecateus, tells us: "after the battle of Gaza, Ptolemy became master of Syria, and that many on the inhabitants, hearing of his kindness and humanity, desired to accompay him to Egypt and to associate themselves with his realm, 'Among these (he says) was Ezechias [Hezekiah], a chief priest of the Jews, a man of about 66 years of age, highly esteemed by his countrymen...'"
David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (350 BC - 332 BC)  Struck in Jerusalem
ND (350 BC - 332 BC)  Struck in Jerusalem; Brockage of reverse inscription on obverse to left of face

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