Phoenicia, Sidon. Tennes, circa 351-347 BC. AR 1/16 Shekel (0.64g, 11mm). Dated RY 1 (351/50 BC). E&E-S Group IV.3.2.a

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Phoenicia, Sidon. Tennes, circa 351-347 BC. AR 1/16 Shekel (0.64g, 11mm). Dated RY 1 (351/50 BC). Obv.: Phoenician galley right; above, I (date); below, waves. Rev.: Persian king or hero, holding dagger in his right hand, standing right, fighting lion standing left on its hind legs; ‘B (in Phoenician) between; all within incuse square. E&E-S Group IV.3.2.a. Oblong flan, VF.