455, Lot: 186. Estimate $500. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Sidon. Ba`alšillem (Sakton) II. Circa 401-365 BC. AR Dishekel (26mm, 27.55 g, 11h). Phoenician galley left; B (in Phoenician) above, waves below / Persian king and driver in chariot left; behind, king of Sidon, in Egyptian style garments, holding cultic scepter and votive vase, walking left. E&E-S Group IV.1.1.a; HGC 10, 236. Darkly toned, rough surfaces, pitting. VF.

From the J.B. Collection, purchased in Edmonton, Autumn 2002.