PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25mm, 13.15 g, 1h). Dated CY 115 (16/5 BC). Near VF.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25mm, 13.15 g, 1h). Dated CY 115 (16/5 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right, [wearing lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PIE (date) above club; [to right, KP above control mark; Phoenician letter between legs]. Cf. DCA-Tyre 423 (same obv. die as illustration); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. Patches of find patina, numerous cleaning scratches and scrapes. Near VF.

From the Elie Abd Alhay Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2026 at 12:18:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.