Ancients
PHOENICIA. Tyre. Ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65. AR shekel (27mm, 14.18 gm, 1h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5. Dated Civic Year 19 (108/7 BC). Laureate bust of Melqart right, lion skin around neck / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, palm under wing; ΘΙ (date) above club in left field, Phoenician bet between eagle's legs, ZB monogram in right field. Prieur -. DCA Tyre 54. Rouvier 1994. A magnificent example of this extremely popular type, with flashy surfaces and sharp details.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD