PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Half Shekel (20mm, 6.70 g, 12h). Illegible date, struck early 1st century AD.

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Lot: 242. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Half Shekel (20mm, 6.70 g, 12h). Illegible date, struck early 1st century AD. Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, illegible date above club; to right, KP above illegible monogram; no Phoenician letter between legs. DCA Tyre Section 5.54, 930 (same dies); cf. HGC 10, 358 (for type). Die wear on obverse. VF. Well centered.


Closing Date and Time: 4 May 2022 at 11:20:20 ET.

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