PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (26mm, 13.99 g, 1h). Illegible date, struck early 1st century AD. Near VF.

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Lot: 178. Estimated: $ 400

Greek, Silver

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (26mm, 13.99 g, 1h). Illegible date, struck early 1st century AD. Laureate bust of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, illegible date above club; to right, KP above [control mark]; [Phoenician letter between legs?]. DCA-Tyre Section 3.79, 685 (same obv. die as illustration); cf. HGC 10, 357 (for type). Traces of find patina, light cleaning marks. Near VF.


Closing Date and Time: 18 December 2024 at 10:59:00 ET.

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