PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (31mm, 14.29 g, 12h). Dated CY 40 (87/6 BC). Good VF.

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Lot: 184. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 1 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (31mm, 14.29 g, 12h). Dated CY 40 (87/6 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, LM (date) above club; Δ to right, Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 144 (same obv. die as illustration); HGC 10, 357; DCA 919. Iridescent tone, a little porosity, some minor marks and scratches. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 28 June 2023 at 11:01:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.