Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (14.33 gms), dated CY 29 (98/7 B.C.). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Edge Filing.
HGC-10, 357. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, ΘΚ (date) above downward club; Phoenician ' between legs, ΣA to right. A beautiful example of this always popular type, and despite the noted edge filing, this piece retains much charm on account of the strong strike. A perfect piece any collector seeking an example of this must have type.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
HGC-10, 357. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, ΘΚ (date) above downward club; Phoenician ' between legs, ΣA to right. A beautiful example of this always popular type, and despite the noted edge filing, this piece retains much charm on account of the strong strike. A perfect piece any collector seeking an example of this must have type.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500