Phoenicia, Sidon AR 1/16 Shekel
Circa 425-402 BC
Obverse: Galley with oars, rudder and row of shields to left in front of city’s fortifications with three towers, in exergue, lion crouching left
Reverse: Archer standing right drawing bow, between two incuse figures, Bes to left and ibex to right
References: Cf. Elayi and Elayi 2004, III.3.a. 362-448
Size: 9mm, 0.75g
Professional Numismatic Notes: VF and a rare type!