PHOENICIA, Byblos (Gebal). ’Urimilk III. Circa 365-350 BC. AR Shekel (25mm, 13.27 g, 6h). Struck circa 351-350 BC.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 476. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 9 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Byblos (Gebal). ’Urimilk III. Circa 365-350 BC. AR Shekel (25mm, 13.27 g, 6h). Struck circa 351-350 BC. Three hoplites, holding shields, on galley left above waves, prow ending in lion's head; below, hippocamp left above murex shell, ‘K (in Phoenician) above dorsal fin / Lion attacking bull left; ‘WRMLK MLK GBL (‘Urimilk, king of Gebal in Phoenician) above. E&E-B Series IV.3.1, 775–814 (O2/R2); Rouvier –; Betlyon 18; HGC 10, 136; Kraay & Hirmer 685 (same dies). Toned, traces of find patina, slight die shift on reverse. EF.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.