PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Half Shekel (20mm, 6.90 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 342. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 6 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Half Shekel (20mm, 6.90 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 159 (AD 33/4). Head of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PNΘ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs; [TVPOV] IEPAΣ [KAI AΣV]ΛOV around. DCA-Tyre 876 var. (left field control); HGC 10, 358; DCA2 949; cf. BMC 204 (shekel); Rouvier –. Toned, some roughness and small delaminations, flan flaw on obverse. VF.

According to the traditional chronology, this coin was struck in the year of Jesus' crucifixion.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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