SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR 1/2 Shekel (6.71 gms), Lifetime of Christ issue, dated CY 141 (A.D. 15/6). FINE. Scratches.

HGC-10, 358. Obverse: Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PMA (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram. Though exhibiting numerous scratches and edge marks, this example nevertheless emanates from the time period of Christ.

From the Robert Feuer Collection.

Estimate: $100.00-$200.00