August 2023 Global Showcase Auction – 22 - 25 August 2023
Internet Sessions: Ancient and World Coins and Currency
Part 11: Tu, 22.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 12: Tu, 22.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 13: We, 23.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part H: We, 23.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part I: We, 23.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part J: Th, 24.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 14: Th, 24.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part K: Fr, 25.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Description
SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (13.94 gms), Lifetime of Christ issue, dated CY 144 (A.D. 18/9). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-10, 357; RPC-1, 4657; Prieur-1417. Obverse: Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, ΡΜΔ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram. A charming example of this biblical type, crucially struck during the lifetime of Christ. Quite well-produced for the period, it displays a strong portrait of the Phoenician deity along with a clear date on the reverse. The flan, of high metal quality and with just a light tone, suffers no unsightly damage or corrosion. A fully satisfying representative of the ever-popular Shekels of Tyre.
Estimate: $900.00- $1200.00
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| Price realized | 1'200 USD |
| Starting price | 540 USD |
