Phoenicia, Tyre, AD 9/10. AR Shekel (14.20 g) dated year 135, attributed to the Jerusalem mint. Laureate head right of Melqart. Reverse: Eagle standing left; year above club in left field. Cf. BMC 193 for monogram (different date). Some silver chloride deposits. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex Shirley Barr Sage collection pl. XXIII, 28 (Ira & Larry Goldberg auction, 25 V 08, lot 1274). Categories:
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