SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR 1/2 Shekel (7.00 gms), illegible date, ca. early 1st Century A.D. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.

HGC-10, 358. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow, palm from behind; to left, illegible date above club; to right, KP above monogram. A somewhat esoteric type, this example represents a crude style Half Shekel with an illegible date and an unrefined style. This piece presents good luster and a solid strike on the crammed flan.

Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00