PHOENICIA. Tyre. 1/2 Shekel (Circa 126-65 BC).
Obv: Laureate head of Melqart right, lion skin tied around neck.
Rev: TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ.
Eagle standing left on prow, with palm frond over shoulder; to left, date above club; to right, monogram; between legs, Phoenician letter.
RPC I 4681 ff.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 6.89 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.