Ancients
PHOENICIA. Sidon. Baalsillem II (ca. 401-366 BC). AR double-shekel (31mm, 26.49 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 3/5 - 3/5, scratch. Phoenician war galley under oar over zigzag waves to left; bet (Phoenician) above / Persian king, raising right hand, in chariot facing left with driver in front; king of Sidon following behind, wearing Egyptian-style garments, cultic scepter in right hand. Betlyon 18. BMC 17. HGC 10, 236. Well centered with all details visible.
From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, private sale (October 2006) with old dealer tag; Richard Winokur Collection
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Estimate: 2000-3500 USD