PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (30mm, 14.18 g, 12h). Dated CY 3 (124/3 BC).

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 478. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (30mm, 14.18 g, 12h). Dated CY 3 (124/3 BC). Bust of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, LΓ (date) above club; ZB monogram and Phoenician B between legs; TYP[OY IEPAΣ] KAI AΣYΛOY around. DCA-Tyre 6 var. (monogram); Rouvier –; HGC 10, 357; DCA 919. Lightly toned, slightly off center on reverse. EF. Fine style. Extremely rare with this monogram.


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.