CNG 87, Lot: 658. Estimate $300. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Uncertain king. Circa 440-425 BC. AR 1/16 Shekel (8mm, 0.67 g, 12h). Dolphin right above waves; shell in exergue / Owl standing right, head facing; crook and flail in background; all within incuse outline in incuse square. E&E-T 223-38; Rouvier 1777; Betlyon -; HGC 10, 326. Good VF, toned. Very rare.