DCA Tyre Plate Coin

406, Lot: 494. Estimate $500. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27mm, 14.28 g, 1h). Dated CY 87 (40/39 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right, [wearing lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, ΠZ (date) above club; monogram to right, B (in Phoenician) between legs. DCA-Tyre 294 (this coin illustrated); DCA 919; HGC 10, 357. Good VF, some die wear on obverse.

From the B. H. Webb Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 202 (14 January 2009), lot 80 (incorrect date listed).