PHOENICIA, Byblos (Gebal). 'Aynel (Enylos). Circa 350-316/5 BC. AR Shekel (25.5mm, 13.02 g, 8h).Electronic Auction 481 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Byblos (Gebal). 'Aynel (Enylos). Circa 350-316/5 BC. AR Shekel (25.5mm, 13.02 g, 8h). Three hoplites, holding shields, on galley left above waves, prow ending in lion's head; below, hippocamp left above murex shell / Lion attacking bull left; ‘YN‘L MLK GBL (= ’Aynel, king of Gebal, in Phoenician) above; two ankh symbols in field. E&E-B Series IV.4.1, 940–55 (obv. die O2); HGC 10, 138 var. (ankh symbol not noted). Lightly toned, areas of flat strike, off center and die break on obverse. Near VF. |