A Run of Encapsulated Tyrian Half Shekels

337, Lot: 126. Estimate $300. Sold for $380. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Half Shekel (21mm, 12h). Dated CY 16 (111/10 BC). Laureate bust of Melkart right / Eagle standing left on prow, with palm frond over shoulder; to left, ςI (date) above club; monogram to right, bet between legs. DCA-Tyre 461; DCA 921 (R3); HGC 10, 358. In NGC encapsulation graded Ch VF. Very rare.

From Group SGF.