SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (12.92 gms), dated CY 162 (A.D. 36/7). NGC VF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 2/5.
HGC-10, 357. Obverse: Laureate head of Melkart right; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PΞB (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram. Fairly well handled, this specimen nevertheless serves as a solid representative of the overall type from just after the time of the crucifixion of Christ.
Estimate: $150 - $300