PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 14.23 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 342. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 7 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24mm, 14.23 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). Head of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath, [lion skin 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; [TVPOV] IEPAΣ KAI [AΣVΛOV] around. DCA-Tyre 579 (this coin illustrated); Rouvier 2107 var. (monogram); RPC I 4663; HGC 10, 357; DCA 920; BMC 204 var. (same). Lightly toned, light earthen deposits, traces of find patina, a little off center. VF. Clear date.

From the J. K. Biblical Collection.

According to the most widely accepted chronology, this coin was struck in the year of Jesus' crucifixion, AD 33.

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Two – Lot 338–647 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 9 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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