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Abdamon Half Shekel in Sidon
Silver coin ? mm diameter, 7,14 gm.
Nom de l’atelier : Sidon
Date : 425-405 BC
Recto :
Description : War galley to left before city wall with four towers; two lions back to back in exergue
Verso :
Description : King of Persia slaying lion standing before him; all within incuse square
Commentaire :
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