“Crucifixion” Shekel

CNG 105, Lot: 430. Estimate $1000. Sold for $4305. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25.5mm, 13.78 g, 1h). Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). Laureate head of Melkart right, [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. DCA Tyre 376–7; RPC 4663; HGC 10, 357; DCA 920. VF, off center. Clear date.

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