Phoenicia, Tyre AR Quarter Shekel. Circa 450-400 BC. Dolphin leaping to right over waves, murex shell below; 'MḤṢ GR' in Phoenician script above] / Owl of Egyptian type standing to right, crowned with crescent, carrying crook and flail; all within incuse outline. BMC -; Rouvier 1776; HGC 10, 323; Betlyon 4 corr. (denomination). 3.29g, 15mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare, and in exceptional condition for the type.
Sold with export licence issued by The Israel Antiquities Authority.