PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 12.75 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 146 (AD 20/1). Near VF.Electronic Auction 574 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 12.75 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 146 (AD 20/1). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PMς (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician A(or B?) between legs. DCA-Tyre 523 var. (letter between legs; same obv. die as illustration); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. Bright surfaces, minor deposits, compact flan, flan flaws, cleaning marks. Near VF. |