Lot 57: Phoenicia, Tyre AR Shekel / Biblical 30 Pieces of silver

Date: 116/5 BC

Obverse: Laureate head of Melqart right
Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow, palm branch over shoulder, club in left field

Attribution: BMC 236

Grade: near Very Fine

Weight: 13.81 grs.

Measure: 27.58 mm.

Notes:
The shekel of Tyre has Biblical significance, as it was the coin used in the temple treasury, and was the coin type used in the 30 pieces of silver for which Judas betrayed Jesus to the Pharisees.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 57
• Listing #: 206087
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 3:28:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $600