445, Lot: 221. Estimate $150. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27.5mm, 12.53 g, 1h). Dated CY 92 (35/4 BC). Laureate bust of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, (koppa)B (date) above club; BN to right, Phoenician B between legs. DCA Tyre 315; HGC 10, 357; DCA 921. Fine, toned, rough and porous surfaces.