PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 13.80 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 143 (AD 17/8). VF.

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Lot: 130. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, 12h, Silver

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 13.80 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 143 (AD 17/8). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PMΓ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; [Phoenician letter between legs]. Cf. DCA-Tyre 503; HGC 10, 357; DCA 920. Lightly toned, compact flan, a few minor flan flaws, a few light scratches. VF.

From the J.K. Biblical Collection, purchased from Romae Aeternae Numismatics.


Closing Date and Time: 3 January 2024 at 10:43:00 ET.

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