PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25mm, 9.85 g, 1h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 149 (AD 23/4). Near VF.

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Lot: 256. Estimated: $ 300

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25mm, 9.85 g, 1h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 149 (AD 23/4). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PMΘ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. Cf. DCA-Tyre 535 (same obv. die as illustration); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. Toned, rough surfaces, flan flaws. Near VF. A very rare date.


Closing Date and Time: 19 March 2025 at 11:25:00 ET.

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