Lot 91: Phoenicia, Tyre. 126 B.C.-A.D 65 AR shekel. Civic year 157 (A.D. 31/2).

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 13 (Auction 313)

Description

Phoenicia, Tyre. 126 B.C.-A.D 65 AR shekel (27 mm, 13.80 g, 12 h). Civic year 157 (A.D. 31/2). Laureate bust of Melkart right / TYPIOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, palm on right wing; PNZ (date) above club to left, KP and monogram to right, Phoenician "a" between legs. Rouvier -; RPC I -; RPC I Suppl. -; BMC -; DCA - (unreported); DCA Suppl. 3.46. Toned. Good fine.

Very rare year of issue. Although the date is not perfectly clear, the monogram on this coin appears to have only been used in years 156 and 157.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 91
Listing #: 191806
Closed: Thursday, November 20, 2014 4:30:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250

Sold Winning Bid: $445
15 Bid(s)

Description

Very rare year of issue. Although the date is not perfectly clear, the monogram on this coin appears to have only been used in years 156 and 157.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 91
Listing #: 191806
Closed: Thursday, November 20, 2014 4:30:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250