PHOENICIA. Byblus. Azbaal (ca. 400-365 BC). AR shekel (26mm, 13.35 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5, die shift. Penteconter proceeding left with prow terminating in lion's head, containing three hoplites with crested helmets and round shields, on zigzag line of waves; 'Z (Phoenician) above back of hippocamp swimming left, murex shell below / 'ZBL' MLK GBL (Phoenician), lion left attacking bull left. SNG Copenhagen 132. HGC 10, 133. Beautiful lilac toning on watery surfaces.

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