Phoenicia, Tyre, AR tetradrachm "shekel of Tyre," 126/5 BC-AD 67/8, dated CY 39 (88/7 BC). DCA pg. 503. RPC I supp. 4654. 14.11 grams. Bust of Melqart right, wearing laurel wreath and lion's skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond over right wing; to left, date above club; to right, Phoenician B between legs. Choice; bust slightly off center with interesting orangish toning on both sides. Eagle retains much detail. VF+. (Estimate: $700 - 1000)