Double shekel, 370-358 BC

Casts of the obverse and reverse of a double shekel, 370-358 BC. Depicted on the front is the king in his chariot. On the reverse is a war galley under oars, with a standard in the stern, below which the blades of two quarter rudders can be seen. The casts are mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0305
Type: Coin cast
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 370-358 BC; 370-358 BC
People: Sidon
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 4 mm x 25 mm
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