“Crucifixion” Shekel

CNG 90, Lot: 709. Estimate $750. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25mm, 14.28 g, 12h). Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). Laureate bust of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PNΘ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. Rouvier 2107 var. (monogram); RPC 4663; DCA 920; HGC 10, 357. VF. Unusually broad flan for date.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.

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