Roma Numismatics Ltd > Auction XX | Auction date: 29 October 2020 |
Lot number: 276 | |
Lot description: Phoenicia, Tyre AR Shekel. Dated CY 170 = AD 44/5. Laureate bust of Melkart right / ΤΥPΟ[Υ ΙΕΡΑ]Σ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ, eagle standing to left on prow, palm behind; PO (date) above club to left; KP above monogram to right, letter Bet between eagle's legs. RPC 4670; DCA 920; DCA-Tyre 402. 14.31g, 26mm, 12h. Near Extremely Fine; attractive golden iridescence around devices. Very Rare; engraved in beautiful style and preserved in excellent condition. Acquired from Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger; Ex Ron Cathey Collection; Privately purchased from Harlan J. Berk Ltd. Estimate: 3000 GBP | ![]() |