Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 606. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (13.87 g, 12h). Dated CY 165 (AD 39/40). Laureate bust of Melkart right / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, [P]ΞE (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. Rouvier 2112; RPC 4669; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC -. VF, a couple flan flaws. Rare.