PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27mm, 13.75 g, 1h). Dated CY 10 (117/6 BC).

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 481. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27mm, 13.75 g, 1h). Dated CY 10 (117/6 BC). Bust of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, LI (date) above club; ZB monogram to left, Phoenician B between legs; TYPOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY around. DCA-Tyre 23 (same obv. die as illustration); Rouvier 1976; HGC 10, 357; DCA 919. Toned. Good VF. Exceptionally well centered reverse.


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.