PHOENICIA, Sidon. Evagoras II of Salamis. Circa 346-343 BC. AR Sixteenth Shekel (10mm, 0.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (344/3 BC). VF.Electronic Auction 565 Greek, 12h, Silver Estimate: $ 100 |
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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Evagoras II of Salamis. Circa 346-343 BC. AR Sixteenth Shekel (10mm, 0.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (344/3 BC). Phoenician galley left; date (3 in Phoenician) and symbol (or star) above, waves below / Persian king or hero, holding dagger, standing right, fighting lion standing left on its hind legs; ‘‘ (in Phoenician) between; all within incuse square. E&E-S Group IV.4.2.d var. (no star); HGC 10, 259; DCA2 841. Toned, traces of find patina, some porosity, struck with worn reverse die. VF. |