Phoenicia, Tyre. Silver Shekel (14.26 g), ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. CY 48 (79/8 BC). Laureate bust of Melkart right, lion's skin tied at neck. Reverse: TYPOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, palm on far wing; in left field, date (HM) and club; in right field, Δ; between legs, 'aleph'. DCA Suppl. II, 781. Beautiful iridescent toning. Boldly struck on a wonderful broad flan. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
From the Randolph Family Collection.