Watch List notes:

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (28.5mm, 14.22 g, 1h). Dated CY 9 (118/7 BC). Bust of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, LΘ (date) above club; ZB monogram to left, Phoenician B between legs; TYPOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY around. DCA-Tyre 21; Rouvier 1973; HGC 10, 357; DCA 919; BMC 64. Toned. Good VF. XXIV graffiti cut on edge.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Joel L. Malter & Co. (lot 317 in an uncertain sale).