Phoenicia, Sidon. 4th century BC. 1/16th Shekel (0.45g, 9mm). Samarian Hoard 222

Description

Phoenicia, Sidon. 4^th century BC. 1/16^th Shekel (0.45g, 9mm). Obv.: war galley travelling left over waves. Rev.: Aramaic inscription (mem zayin) between legs of King and lion in ritual killing scene, shallow incuse depression. Samarian Hoard 222. Darkly toned aVF.