PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25.5mm, 14.10 g, 1h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 138 (AD 12/13).Electronic Auction 458 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25.5mm, 14.10 g, 1h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 138 (AD 12/13). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PΛH (date) above club; to right, KP above [monogram]; Phoenician A between legs. Cf. DCA-Tyre 492; HGC 10, 357; DCA 920. Find patina, patches of thick encrustation. Fine. |