454, Lot: 179. Estimate $750. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Byblos (Gebal). 'Ozba'al. Circa 400-365 BC. AR Shekel (25mm, 13.11 g, 1h). Three hoplites on galley left above waves; below, hippocamp left above murex shell, ‘Z (in Aramaic) above dorsal fin / Lion attacking bull left. E&E-B Group IV.2.1.c; HGC 10, 133. Lightly toned, minor double strike on reverse. Good VF.