Lot 77
Phoenicia, Sidon, c. 372-358 BC. AR Double Shekel (25.41 g). War galley traveling left over waves; possibly one horizontal stroke and three vertical lines above galley. Reverse: Bearded king in horsedrawn cart; behind, Egyptian attendant. Cf. Betlyon 23; BMC 29. Well centered on good metal; Choice Very Fine.
This impressive coin is usually from hoards which show porosity and horn silver. One group, now completely dispersed, has much more desirable silver and displays more careful striking procedures, as this present example.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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