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Shekel of Byblos

Shekel of Byblos

Greek

Obv.: Galley l. (eye shaped hawse hole, prow terminating in lion's head) containing three hoplites with crested helmets and round shields, below zigzag line of waves and hippocamp l., below hippocamp murex, border of dots. Rev.: Lion l., bringing down bull.

Silver

Hellenistic period

Coins