Ancients
PHOENICIA. Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR shekel (30mm, 14.19 gm, 11h). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Dated Civic Year 3 (124/3 BC). Laureate bust of Melqart right, lion skin around neck / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow; palm frond under wing; L Γ (date) above club to left; ZB monogram and Phoenician bet between legs. DCA Tyre 7. Prieur -. Wonderful portrait in fine style with areas of light violet toning.
From the Morris Collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD