Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 90 23 May 2012
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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25mm, 14.28 g, 12h). Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). Laureate bust of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PNΘ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. Rouvier 2107 var. (monogram); RPC 4663; DCA 920; HGC 10, 357. VF. Unusually broad flan for date.
From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.
According to the traditional chronology, this coin was struck in the year of Jesus' crucifixion.
From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.
According to the traditional chronology, this coin was struck in the year of Jesus' crucifixion.