PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC - AD 65/6. AR shekel (14,25 g). Dated Civic Year 40 (87/6 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right, lion skin around neck / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond above left wing; LM (date) above club in left field; Δ in right field; Phoenician B between legs. Earthen deposits on reverse. Well-struck on good metal. Light iridescent toning. DCA-Tyre 144, DCA 919, HGC 10, 357, Purchased from Baldwin's in June 1986 Grade: 1+/01