An Impressive Run of High Grade Shekels

Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 486. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (14.30 g, 1h). Dated CY 27 (100/99 BC). Laureate bust of Melkart right / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, ZK (date) above club; monogram to right, Phoenician B between legs. Rouvier 2008; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 113. EF, lightly toned.