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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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PHOENICIA. Byblus. Ozbaal or Azbaal (ca. 400-340 BC). AR shekel (25mm, 13.29 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. War galley proceeding left with prow terminating in lion's head, containing three hoplites with crested helmets and round shields, on zigzag line of waves; below, Phoenician inscription OZ above back of hippocamp left, murex shell below / Phoenician inscription 'ZBL' MLK GBL, lion left attacking bull. SNG Copenhagen 132. HGC 10, 133. Crisp strike on a somewhat angular flan, displaying exceptional detail.
Estimate: 2000-2400 USD
PHOENICIA. Byblus. Ozbaal or Azbaal (ca. 400-340 BC). AR shekel (25mm, 13.29 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. War galley proceeding left with prow terminating in lion's head, containing three hoplites with crested helmets and round shields, on zigzag line of waves; below, Phoenician inscription OZ above back of hippocamp left, murex shell below / Phoenician inscription 'ZBL' MLK GBL, lion left attacking bull. SNG Copenhagen 132. HGC 10, 133. Crisp strike on a somewhat angular flan, displaying exceptional detail.
Estimate: 2000-2400 USD