PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Half Shekel (17.5mm, 6.55 g, 1h). Lifetime of Christ Issue. Dated CY 143 (AD 17/8). Fine.

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Lot: 175. Estimated: $ 200

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Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Half Shekel (17.5mm, 6.55 g, 1h). Lifetime of Christ Issue. Dated CY 143 (AD 17/8). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PMΓ (date) above club; to right, KP above [monogram]; [Phoenician letter between legs]. Cf. DCA-Tyre 852–4; HGC 10, 358; DCA 922. Toned, compact flan, scratches. Fine.


Closing Date and Time: 18 October 2023 at 10:58:00 ET.

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