Lot 1697
New Testament Coinage. Phoenicia, Tyre. Silver Shekel (14.29 g), ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. CY 30 (97/6 BC). Laureate bust of Melkart right. Reverse: TYPOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, palm on far wing; in left field, date (L Λ) and club; in right field, monogram; between legs, 'aleph'. Cf. DCA Suppl. 74 (beth between eagle's legs). Hendin 1618, Excellent detail, untoned and quite choice. NGC grade AU; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimate Value $1,500 - 1,800
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