PHOENICIA, Sidon. Uncertain king. Early-mid 4th century BC. AR Dishekel (26mm, 24.02 g, 11h). Contemporary imitation.Electronic Auction 468 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Uncertain king. Early-mid 4th century BC. AR Dishekel (26mm, 24.02 g, 11h). Contemporary imitation. Phoenician galley left; waves below / King of Persia and driver in chariot drawn by two horses left; to right, King of Sidon standing left, in Egyptian dress, holding cultic scepter. E&E-S App. V, 15–6 (same obv. die); cf. HGC 10, 236, 242, 256, 258, 260, and 264 (for possible prototypes); CNG 106, lot 485 (same obv. die); CNG E-426, lot 255 (same obv. die). Toned, light roughness, off center on reverse. VF. |