CNG 103, Lot: 374. Estimate $500. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Half Shekel (20.5mm, 7.16 g, 12h). Dated CY 171 (AD 45/6). Laureate bust of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, POA (date) above club; to right, KP above PE monogram; Phoenician A between legs. DCA-Tyre 565 (this coin illustrated); RPC I 4702; HGC 10, 358; DCA 922. Near EF, toned. Good metal for issue. Very rare, rated R2 in DCA, three in CoinArchives.

From the Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 32 (2 July 2001), lot 63225.