PHOENICIA, Sidon. Ba`alšillem (Sakton) II. Circa 401-365 BC. AR Dishekel (29mm, 27.74 g, 11h). Dated RY 36 (366 BC).

CNG Feature Auction 118
Lot: 389. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Ba`alšillem (Sakton) II. Circa 401-365 BC. AR Dishekel (29mm, 27.74 g, 11h). Dated RY 36 (366 BC). Phoenician galley left; B (in Phoenician) above, waves below / Persian king, raising right hand, and driver, holding reins, in chariot left; to right, king of Sidon, in Egyptian style garments, holding cultic scepter in right hand, walking left; “33” (in Phoenician [date]). E&E-S Group IV.1.1.f, 683 (D44/R63); HGC 10, 236; DCA 846. Lightly toned, slightly off center on obverse. VF. Clear date.

Ex William H. Birkinshaw Collection; Classical Numismatic Group 50 (23 June 1999), lot 928.


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