Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 607. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Sidon. Circa 435-420 BC. AR Half Shekel (6.88 gm, 11h). Galley sailing left; two waves below / King of Persia standing right, drawing bow; incuse head of Bes to left, incuse head of goat to right; all within incuse square. Betlyon 4; SNG Copenhagen 188-189; BMC Phoenicia 2. Fine, toned. Very rare. ($500)

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 42 (29-30 May 1997), lot 584.