The silver Shekel, minted in 28-27 at Tyre, is one of a hoard of 561 silver coins that were found during the excavations at Qumran. This adaptation features the side depicting the head of the Phoenician god Melqarth, in his Hellenized form of Heracles.
This item comes with a certificate of authenticity of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a small description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.
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https://www.judaicawebstore.com/-melqarth-coin-sterling-silver-bookmark-adaptation-28-27-bce-p343186315 Melqarth Coin Sterling Silver Bookmark. Adaptation. 28-27 B.C.Ehttps://www.judaicawebstore.com/media/catalog/product/i/m/im-411085-2.jpg7979USDOutOfStock/Jewish Gifts from Israel/The Israel Museum/Israel Museum Replicas/Jewish Gifts from Israel/The Israel Museum/Dead Sea Scrolls/Jewish Gifts from Israel/Souvenirs from Israel/Bookmarks370539394098 <P><STRONG>925 Sterling silver<BR></STRONG><BR>Length: <STRONG>6" / 15 cm </STRONG></P>
<P>The silver Shekel, minted in 28-27 at Tyre, is one of a hoard of 561 silver coins that were found during the excavations at Qumran. This adaptation features the side depicting the head of the Phoenician god Melqarth, in his Hellenized form of Heracles.</P>
<P>This item comes with a certificate of authenticity of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a small description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.</P>
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