Phoenicia, Sidon Mint, Baalshallim II, AR Circa 401-366 BC, 1/6 Shekel

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Phoenicia, Sidon Mint, Baalshallim II, AR (Silver, 0.7g,10mm), Circa 401-366 BC, 1/6 Shekel
Obv: Phoenician galley left; waves below within circular border
Rev: Persian king or hero, holding dagger in his right hand, standing right, fighting lion standing left on its hind legs; O (‘ in Phoenician) between; all within incuse square
Ref: HGC 10, 240 Rarity/Choice: Common, aEF (the reverse is slightly off-center otherwise sharply struck and beautifully toned)
Note: Baalshallim II was a king of Sidon, an ancient Phoenician city-state located in present-day Lebanon. The Phoenicians were renowned traders and seafarers, known for their maritime prowess and commercial networks across the Mediterranean. Sidon, along with other Phoenician city-states such as Tyre and Byblos, played a significant role in Mediterranean commerce, connecting the civilizations of the Near East with those of Greece, Egypt, and beyond. The city’s prosperity was based on its maritime trade, manufacturing, and agricultural production. While specific details about Baalshallim II’s reign may be limited, his name appears in historical records and inscriptions, providing evidence of his existence and significance as a ruler of Sidon during the ancient Phoenician period. His name may also appear on coins minted during his reign, which serve as valuable artifacts for understanding the political and economic landscape of ancient Sidon and Phoenicia.

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