“Crucifixion” Shekel

390, Lot: 215. Estimate $100. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25mm, 14.38 g, 1h). Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). Laureate head of Melkart right, [aegis around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PNΘ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B (?) between legs. DCA-Tyre 376; RPC I 4663; HGC 10, 357; DCA 920. Fine, uncleaned rough find patina.

According to the traditional chronology, this coin was struck in the year of Jesus’ crucifixion.