PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC - AD 65/6. AR shekel (14,08 g). Dated Civic Year 55 (72/1 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right, lion skin around neck / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond above left wing; EN (date) above club in left field; Δ in right field; Phoenician B between legs. Obverse a bit softly struck. Light corrosion and patches of find patina. Fully centered on a broad flan and with an attractive golden iridescent toning. DCA-Tyre 193, DCA 919, HGC 10, 357, Purchased from Baldwin's in June 1986 Grade: 1+/01