SH95318. Silver 1/16 shekel, cf. Meshorer-Qedar 199; for Sidon prototype see Elayi 2004 851, HGC 10 240, Betlyon 27, gF, toned, light deposits, edge cracks, Samarian mint, weight 0.626g, maximum diameter 9.8mm, obverse war galley left with oars, row of shields along bulwarks, two lines of waves below, Phoenician letters (including taw) above; reverse Great king advancing left reaches with right to grab lion, draws back a dagger in his right, Phoenician letter ayin in center, all in incuse square, the lion also seems to be holding a dagger;
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