151, Lot: 110. Estimate $300. Sold for $315. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
|
PHOENICIA, Byblos. Azbaal. Circa 350-333 BC. AR Dishekel (24mm, 13.31 g). War galley left with lion's head prow ornament, three hoplites with round shields within; zigzag row of waves below; in exergue, hippocamp left above murex; Phoenician "NO" between hippocamp and waves / Lion attacking bull to left. Betlyon 14 var. (no '"NO"); BMC p. 95, 4 var. (same); Dewing 2662. VF, worn dies.
From the Richard Winokur Collection.