PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27mm, 14.21 g, 1h). Dated CY 51 (76/5 BC). NGC graded Ch MS★, 5/5, 5/5.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 377. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 12 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27mm, 14.21 g, 1h). Dated CY 51 (76/5 BC). Bust of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, AN (date) above club; Δ to right; B (in Phoenician) between legs; TYPOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY around. DCA–Tyre 180; HGC 10, 357; DCA 919. In NGC encapsulation 4372218-004, graded Ch MS★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Perfectly centered and struck. As good an example as can be found of this iconic series.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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