Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem |
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Philistian coin
Drachm (silver) Mint: Philistia, second half of the 5th century BCE Diam: 14 mm; Weight: 2.72 gr Extended loan from Jeannette and Jonathan Rosen, New York |
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Obverse: Male head facing right Reverse: Lion standing facing left, head reverted, or the head of a bearded helmeted man facing right (when rotated 90° counterclockwise) Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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