Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 706. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126 BC - 65 AD. AR Tetradrachm ­ Shekel (14.03 gm). Dated year 173 (47/8 AD). Laureate bust of Melkart right / Eagle standing left on prow, palm on right wing; ROG and club to left, Phoenician "A" between legs, KP and monogram to right. BMC Phoenicia -; RPC I -; RPC Suppl. 4672A. Lightly toned EF. Rare. ($500)