Coins and Historical Medals

Greek Coinages, PHOENICIA, Tyre, Half-Shekel, yr 50 [77-76], laureate head of Melqarth right, rev. eagle standing left with right foot on ship, palm behind, club in left field, 6.26g (Sear 5921 var.). Once cleaned, minor flan flaws on reverse, otherwise very fine, scarce £150-£180

Provenance: SCMB March 1979 (C 283)