PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC - AD 65/6. AR shekel (12,64 g). Dated Civic Year 16 (111/0 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right, lion skin around neck / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond above left wing; CI (date) above club in left field; monogram in right field; Phoenician B between legs. Corrosion and cleaning scratches on the surfaces. Lightly toned. DCA-Tyre 42, DCA 919, HGC 10, 357, Purchased from Oslo Mynthandel, 16.10.1990 Grade: 1+