PHOENICIA. Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. Shekel (Silver, 24 mm, 10.08 g, 1 h), a contemporary imitation. Laureate head of Melkart to right, lion skin tied around neck. Rev. TPOY IEYAΖ [...] Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond in background; to left, [...]ΟΒ above club; to right, KPE and monogram; between eagle's legs, blundered Punic letter. Cf. RPC I 4672 (for prototype). A few scratches and with somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 600 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |