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Region: Phoenicia, Sidon
Date: 4th Century BC
Denomination: Obol
Material: Silver
Diameter: 8 mm
Weight: 0.48 g
Obverse: Galley sailing left with Phoenician legend.
Reverse: Persian king in combat with a lion.

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This silver obol was struck in the ancient city of Sidon, one of the most prominent and influential ports of Phoenicia during the 4th century BC. At this time, Sidon operated under the authority of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, blending local maritime identity with imperial imagery.

The obverse features a galley sailing left, a powerful symbol of Phoenician naval strength and commercial dominance across the Mediterranean. Sidon was renowned for its shipbuilding and seafaring expertise, and such imagery proudly reflects the city’s role as a major hub of trade and cultural exchange.

The reverse depicts the Persian king engaged in combat with a lion, a dynamic and symbolic scene representing royal power, dominance over chaos, and divine authority. This motif was widely used in Achaemenid art and coinage, reinforcing the presence and influence of Persian rule in the region.

Small silver denominations like this obol played an important role in everyday commerce, circulating widely in local markets. Today, pieces such as this offer a tangible connection to the intersection of Phoenician maritime culture and Persian imperial power in the ancient world.

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