PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (23mm, 9.65 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 131, 134, or 14x (circa AD 5/6–24/5). Near VF.Electronic Auction 577 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 (23mm, 9.65 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 131, 134, or 14x (circa AD 5/6–24/5). Laureate bust of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PΛA (or PΛΔ or PM[x]) (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; [Phoenician letter between legs]. HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. Much find patina remaining, roughness, cleaning marks. Near VF. |