Issuer | Satrapy of Yehud Medinata (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
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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.
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Young male head left
Inscription beneath forpart of winged, horned lynx left
Lettering: יחזקיה
Translation: Hezekiah
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 | ||||||||
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Undetermined | ||||||||||||||
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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