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Double Shekel of abd'Ashtart II, Sidon

Double Shekel of abd'Ashtart II, Sidon

r. 345 BCE - 343/2 BCE

Strato II (abd‘Ashtart II)

Greek

Obv.: Phoenician war galley to l. with oars, row of shields along bulwark, waves in four zigzag lines, border of dots. Rev.: Persian king in chariot with driver, led by pacing horse to l., to r. king of Sidon following, holding scepter and votice vase.

Silver

Classical period, Late

Coins