Phoenicia, Byblos AR Shekel. Ozbaal (Uzzibaal). Circa 400-376 BC. Galley, with prow terminating in lion's head, on waves to left, carrying three hoplites, each holding shield; below, `Z (in Phoenician script) and hippocamp to left, above murex shell / Lion attacking bull to left; 'ZB'L MLK GBL (in Phoenician script) above. E&E-B Group IV.2.1.c, 403-471 (O12/R?); SNG Copenhagen 132; HGC 10, 133. 13.32g, 26mm, 2h.
Near Mint State.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 114, 6 May 2019, lot 1216.
Price realized | 1'600 GBP |
Starting price | 600 GBP |
Estimate | 1'000 GBP |