Caption

Shekel (Achaemenid, 550–330 BC). 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. 4th century BC, Persia (Iran). Coin: diameter 14.0–14.5 mm, weight 5.40 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A47_111

License type

Rights managed

Available size

54.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4380 x 4380 (300dpi)

Keywords

Shekel Achaemenid 550–330 Bc Obverse ruler long robe wearing crown turned right shooting bow kneeling right knee mint mark chest Reverse incusum 4th century BC Persia Iran Coin diameter 14.0–14.5 mm weight 5.40 g roughly circular metallic object uneven worn surface sits centered white background object mix silver gray dark gray subtle brownish tones areas shine matte texture irregular edges small pits scratches shallow depression near center.