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Date: circa 7th century BCE
Object Name: coin
Classification: Greek
Issuing Authorities:
Syria or Phoenicia
Culture(s):
Semitic
Mint: Asia
Technique: carved
Medium: stone
Dimensions: Coin: 4.22 g (0.15 oz.) Overall: 2.2 x 1 cm (7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Subject/Image: Obverse: Stone weight
Description: Slingshot shaped weight with ends tapering by the use of 7 faceted sides at each end. One side has a flattened central area or base.
Accession Number: NG.2009.11.5