PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC - AD 65/6. AR shekel (14,31 g). Dated Civic Year 21 (106/5 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right, lion skin around neck / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond above left wing; AK (date) above club in left field; monogram in right field; Phoenician A between legs. Tiny scratches and very light porosity on obverse. A fine portrait of Melqart. Attractive light iridescent toning. DCA-Tyre 63 var. (Phoenician letter beth listed), DCA 919, HGC 10, 357, Purchased from Spink & Son in June 1986 Grade: 01