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

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Description

Phoenicia, Sidon, Baalshallim II, AR 1/6 Shekel (silver, 0.65g, 11mm), Circa 401-366 BC
Obv: Phoenician galley left; waves below
Rev: Persian king or hero, holding a dagger in his right hand, standing right, fighting lion standing left on its hind legs; o (‘ in Phoenician) between; all within incuse squar
Ref: HGC 10, 240 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (reverse struck from wear die and off-centered )
Note: Phoenician galley, symbolizing Sidon’s maritime power and prosperity as a major trading center in the ancient Mediterranean. The galley’s presence on the coin emphasizes Sidon’s maritime heritage and its economic reliance on sea trade. The combat scene between the king and the lion suggests the king’s prowess and bravery in facing challenges, whether in battle or in governing his realm. Overall, the coin reflects the cultural and political influences on Sidon during the Persian period, highlighting its role as an important city within the Achaemenid Empire and its integration of Persian elements into its coinage and imagery.