1.1965.2664: Double Shekel of abd'Ashtart II, Sidon
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.2664
- People
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Strato II (abd‘Ashtart II), Phoenician (r. 345 BCE - 343/2 BCE)
- Title
- Double Shekel of abd'Ashtart II, Sidon
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 345-342 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Sidon (Phoenicia)
- Period
- Classical period, Late
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/147871
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 25.71 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- double shekel
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Dewing 2664; Betlyon 33
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.2664
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Phoenician war galley to l. with oars, row of shields along bulwark, waves in four zigzag lines, border of dots.
Rev.: Persian king in chariot with driver, led by pacing horse to l., to r. king of Sidon following, holding scepter and votice vase.
Verification Level
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