

Greek Asia. Phoenicia, Tyre. AR Half Shekel. Dated CY 51 (76/5 BC). Obv. Laureate head of Melqart right, lion skin knotted around neck. Rev. ΤΥPΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ-ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ, eagle standing left on prow, palm frond over right wing; to left, AN (date) above club; A to right,. HGC 10 358; DCA Tyre 791. 6.70 g. 23.00 mm. Choice example with enchanting cabinet tone. Minor metal flaw on reverse. Good VF.
Ex Nomisma 31, 2006, 8.