PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (23.5mm, 13.77 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 143 (AD 17/8).Electronic Auction 515 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (23.5mm, 13.77 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 143 (AD 17/8). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PMΓ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 503; HGC 10, 357; DCA 920. A little off center, obverse die wear. VF. |