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“Crucifixion” Shekel

CNG 84, Lot: 707. Estimate $1000.
Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25mm, 13.67 g, 12h). Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). Laureate bust of Melkart right / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, PNΘ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician A between legs. Rouvier 2107 var. (monogram); RPC 4663; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 204 var. (monogram & letter between legs). VF, toned, some porosity. Bold date.


From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.