B&D: Shekel of Tyre - 30 Pieces Of Silver
$242.50
Dec-04-01

     Barry & Darling Ancient Coins

 Shekel of Tyre - 30 Pieces Of Silver

     Hendin 917, Minted 85 - 84 BC

  Obverse:   Head of Melqarth right.

  Reverse:   Eagle standing left, right foot on ships prow, palm branch
 over shoulder, club and date 'AM' in left, delta in right,
 monogram between legs.

  Size:      23 mm

  Weight:    14.23 g

  aVF/VF - A nice example of the famous Shekel of Tyre. The flan is a
  little small for the design, so some details are off the edge.
  Otherwise, a nice portrait and superior reverse.