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Shekel (4th century BC), Achaemenid Persian coin; obverse: ruler in a long robe, wearing a crown, turned right, shooting a bow, kneeling on his right knee, mint mark on his chest; reverse: incusum; diameter 14.0–14.5 mm, weight 5.40 g; materials: metal; place of origin: Persia (Iran); date: 4th century BC; dynasty: Achaemenids (550–330 BC).

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Shekel 4th century BC Achaemenid Persian coin obverse ruler long robe wearing crown turned right shooting bow kneeling right knee mint mark chest reverse incusum diameter 14.0–14.5 mm weight 5.40 g materials metal place origin Persia Iran date dynasty Achaemenids 550–330 Bc round metallic object uneven worn surface showing engraved embossed shapes resembling simplified human figure animal- outline object displays mix metallic gray dark gray lighter silver tones patches darker tarnish subtle brownish aging background plain white.