382, Lot: 145. Estimate $100. Sold for $235. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Evagoras II of Salamis. Circa 346-343 BC. AR Sixteenth Shekel (10mm, 0.67 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (346/5 BC). Phoenician galley left; date (1 in Phoenician) and symbol (or star) above, waves below / Persian king or hero, holding dagger in right hand, standing right, fighting lion standing left on its hind legs;
‘‘ (in Phoenician) between; all within incuse square. E&E-S Group IV.4.2.b, 1735-50; HGC 10, 259; DCA 863. VF, toned, light porosity, a couple light scratches.