Lot 2762
Phoenicia. Tyre, after 126 B.C. AR Shekel (14.14g), Jerusalem mint, dated year 171 (struck A.D. 45/6). . Hen-919. . BMC 207v. Laureate head right of Melqarth. Reverse: Eagle standing left on beak of ship, carrying palm under right wing; date in left field above club. Choice Very Fine.
Y. Meshorer advanced the theory that the "KP" inscription (right field of reverse) and distinctive style of these issues identify those struck at Jerusalem.
Estimated Value $650 - 950.
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