Phoenicia, Sidon. Abdashtart I. Silver Dishekel (25.01 g), ca. 365-352 BC. RY 11 (355/4 BC). Phoenician galley left above waves; above, 'beth'. Reverse: King of Persia in chariot with driver drawn by two horses left; above, 'Bo'; behind, attendant (or Abdashtart I) standing left. Cf. Betlyon 23; HGC 10, 242; DCA 849. Lightly toned. Some minor porosity, still quite nice for this issue. Very Fine. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,300
Purchased from Wayne C. Phillips.