Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2020 NYINC Auction 17-18 Jan 2020
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SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (14.21 gms), Dated CY 174 (A.D. 48/9). NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
RPC-4673; Prieur-1434; HGC-10, 357. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, POΔ (date) above downward club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician 'B' between legs. Incredibly lustrous and well struck, this brilliant example offers quality RARELY seen in this hotly collected type. Immensely attractive and sure to generate a great deal of spirited bidding.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2500.00
RPC-4673; Prieur-1434; HGC-10, 357. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, POΔ (date) above downward club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician 'B' between legs. Incredibly lustrous and well struck, this brilliant example offers quality RARELY seen in this hotly collected type. Immensely attractive and sure to generate a great deal of spirited bidding.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2500.00