PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (28mm, 13.95 g, 1h). Dated CY 31 (96/5 BC). VF.

Electronic Auction 542
Lot: 178. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (28mm, 13.95 g, 1h). Dated CY 31 (96/5 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right, [wearing lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, AΛ (date) above club; monogram to right, B (in Phoenician) between legs. DCA-Tyre 112 (same obv. die as illustration of 111); HGC 10, 357; DCA 919. Lightly toned, some light scratches, roughness and a few minor scrapes on reverse. VF.

From the David Welsh Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin, September 2006.


Closing Date and Time: 19 July 2023 at 10:59:00 ET.

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