Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 488. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (14.38 g, 1h). Dated CY 40 (87/6 BC). Laureate bust of Melkart right / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, LM (date) above club; D to right, b between legs. Rouvier -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 133 var. (control marks). EF, lightly toned.