Phoenicia, Sidon. Baalshallim II (401-366 BC). 1/16 Shekel (No reserve price)

Phoenicia, Sidon. Baalshallim II (401-366 BC). 1/16 Shekel (Silver, 9 mm, 0.76 g). Obv: Phoenician galley left; ('b' in Phoenician) above, waves below. Rev: Persian king or hero, holding dagger in his right hand, standing right, grasping lion standing right, head to left, at mane; in field, O; all within incuse square. Reference: HGC 10, 240. Under Baalshallim II (401–366 BC), Sidon was a leading Phoenician city within the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Its powerful fleet made it strategically important to Persian rule, while its harbour supported extensive Mediterranean trade. Sidonian coinage combined local Phoenician identity with Persian imperial imagery, reflecting the city’s wealth, maritime strength and considerable autonomy under Achaemenid sovereignty. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are original and authentic, sourced through established auction houses, galleries, and professional numismatic firms. II. Every order includes a consolidated certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, documenting each item’s attribution and relevant catalogue references. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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