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ANA Signature Sale 3048 11 August 2016
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. 'Ozmilk (Azemilkos). Ca. 349-333/2 BC. AR shekel or didrachm (22mm, 8.56 gm, 12h). Dated RY 15 (335/4 BC). Bearded deity (Melqart?), holding bow and arrow, riding winged hippocamp right above waves, dolphin below / Owl standing right, head facing, flail and crook over shoulder, Θ over date ˆIIIII (Year 15). HGC 10, 349. Rouvier 1816. SNG Copenhagen 467. An outstanding example of this scarce and attractive type, sharply struck and possessing beautifully toned surfaces. NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 5000-7000 USD
PHOENICIA. Tyre. 'Ozmilk (Azemilkos). Ca. 349-333/2 BC. AR shekel or didrachm (22mm, 8.56 gm, 12h). Dated RY 15 (335/4 BC). Bearded deity (Melqart?), holding bow and arrow, riding winged hippocamp right above waves, dolphin below / Owl standing right, head facing, flail and crook over shoulder, Θ over date ˆIIIII (Year 15). HGC 10, 349. Rouvier 1816. SNG Copenhagen 467. An outstanding example of this scarce and attractive type, sharply struck and possessing beautifully toned surfaces. NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 5000-7000 USD