PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (28.5mm, 14.22 g, 1h). Dated CY 9 (118/7 BC).

Triton XXV
Lot: 337. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (28.5mm, 14.22 g, 1h). Dated CY 9 (118/7 BC). Bust of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, LΘ (date) above club; ZB monogram to left, Phoenician B between legs; TYPOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY around. DCA-Tyre 21; Rouvier 1973; HGC 10, 357; DCA 919; BMC 64. Toned. Good VF. XXIV graffiti cut on edge.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Joel L. Malter & Co. (lot 317 in an uncertain sale).


The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session One – Greek Coinage (Part 1) will be held Tuesday morning, 11 January 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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