SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (14.06 gms), dated CY 31 (96/5 B.C.). NGC VF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 3/5.

HGC-10, 357. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, ΛA (date) above downward club; monogram to right, Phoenician letter between legs. This example, while circulated, is pleasing and evenly worn, and serves as a solid, problem-free representative from the popular series.