SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Didrachm (8.90 gms), RY 12 (ca. 338/7 B.C.).
BMC-26.232, 37. Melqarth on hippocamp flying right, holding bow, waves and dolphin below; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing, crook and flail behind, date to right. Good centering, nice strike with pleasing dark tone and excellent eye appeal. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
Ex: Sotheby's Auction October 1987, Lot #755.
Estimate: $1800.00- $2200.00