Phoenicia, Tyre. Silver Half-Shekel (6.98g) Superb EF. Year 51 = 76/75 BC. Laureate head of Melqart facing right. Reverse: Eagle standing left on preow, date AN (year 51) and club before; Δ behind. BMC 230 var. Delicately toned, boldly struck and absolutely superb. This is one of the finest half-shekels we have handled! Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300