ELECTROTYPES, PHOENICIA. Sidon. `Abd`aštart (Straton) I. Circa 365-352 BC. Electrotype "AR Dishekel" (27mm, 15.61 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on obverse). Phoenician galley left; ||| (3 [date] in Phoenician) above, waves below / King of Persia and driver in chariot drawn by two horses left; behind, King of Sidon standing left, in Egyptian dress, holding cultic scepter and votive vase; 'B (in Phoenician) above. Head, Guide, Period III.A.35; GPCG pl. 20, 57. Toned. As made.
From the W.B and R.E. Montgomery Collection.