PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 13.07 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 155 (AD 29/30). VF.Electronic Auction 564 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 13.07 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 155 (AD 29/30). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PNE (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; no letter between legs. DCA-Tyre 555 (same obv. die as illustration); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. Lightly toned, roughness, scratches, struck with worn obverse die, delaminations on reverse. VF. |