Christmas Coin #1 Phoenicia Sidon Ba'alshillem II 401-366 BC, 1/16 SHEKEL

They say "Make love not war." I understand the similarity in the expression of the word make. They also say Make money. Man, I had a couple of drinks. It's Christmas Eve. Still Astarte remains for me " The Goddess of Charm ". Charming Eyes. Merry Merry Christmas To All Of YOU
CHARLES

 

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Merry Christmas, Charles! I'm glad you joined this forum. It's good to have you here.

 

=> I agree ... I think he's pretty cool!!

=> cheers, 7Chuck!!

 

Merry Christmas in this morning of your local time. Joy, peace, pride and Luck to all of you.Still one week before the beginning of the new year 2015. Hope in the coming year, our wishes will come true.
Charles

 

That statue (of the kneeling Astarte) does not look ancient to me. It has a modest pose unlike the vast majority of ancient statues. The face and hair look to be a modern style, unlike severe and serious styles usually seen BC. How can I question its antiquity given supposed facts such as "Unearthed and found in Sidon"? It just doesn't look right.

 

Sculpture and Statues differ from coins. Remember the ancient statues of Venus and Aphrodite. Anyway, I did not invent the period " Third century BC " nor the statue design. Check it out please unless you want me to look after the statue myself and ask for permission to photograph it. The Phoenicians were very innovative people.