Year of the Crucifixion

Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 915. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (14.30 g, 12h). Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). Laureate bust of Melkart right / Eagle standing left on prow, palm over right wing; PNΘ (date) above club to left; to right, KP above monogram; a between legs. Rouvier 2107 var. (monogram); RPC I 4663; BMC 204 var. (same); SNG Copenhagen -. VF. Bold date.

According to the traditional chronology, this coin was struck in the year of Jesus' crucifixion.