PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 13.10 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 156 (AD 30/1). Fine.

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Lot: 131. Estimated: $ 400

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 13.10 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 156 (AD 30/1). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond in background; to left, [PN]ς (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; no letter between legs. DCA-Tyre 556 (same obv. die as illustration); HGC 10, 357; DCA 920. Toned, rough surfaces, cleaning scratches, struck with worn dies. Fine. Rare date.

From the J.K. Biblical Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 100 (28 July 2022), lot 100.


Closing Date and Time: 3 January 2024 at 10:43:20 ET.

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