Lot 41
Phoenicia, Tyre (AD 33/34) AR Shekel, dated CY 159 ‑ AD 33/34, 14.25g.

Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
£4,200
Description
Phoenicia, Tyre (AD 33/34) AR Shekel, dated CY 159 ‑ AD 33/34, 14.25g. Laureate head of Melkart facing right. Rev. Eagle standing left, club in left field, date behind. (BMC 204; RPC 4663; Cohen 920). Good Very Fine. Scarce.
Footnote
Ex. Dr Busso Peus Nachfolger Auction 426 (16/06/2020), lot #136;
Ex. Bt Jonathan K. Kern, Lexington, USA, original ticket included.
This coin was struck in the year widely believed to be that of Jesus’ crucifixion.

