394, Lot: 298. Estimate $200. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. Lot of two AR Shekels. Dated RY 30 (97/6 BC) and 31 (96/5 BC), respectively. Both coins: Laureate bust of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, date above club; monogram to right; Phoenician B between legs. HGC 10, 357; DCA 919. Near VF, rough surfaces, traces of find patina. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.