Ancient Greece - 126/5 BCE - AD 65/6 Phoenicia, AR Half Shekel of Tyre NGC MS
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PHOENICIA. Tyre 126/5 BCE-AD 65/6. AR Half Shekel (7.14 gr). NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Dated Civic Year 51 (76/5 BC). Obverse: laureate bust of Melkart right, lion skin tied around neck. Melkart was the tutelary gold of the city-state of Tyre in Phoenicia. Reverse: ΤΥPΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ-ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ, eagle standing left on prow, palm behind and over right wing; date in left field. The eagle was the symbol of the god Melkart. A stunning example of this popular type. Attractive style and light toning.
Submerged ancient columns with the skyline of the modern city of Tyre, Lebanon, in the background. Photo: Wikipedia.
| Grading Service | NGC |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | MS60 |
| Ancient Year Range | 1st C. BC |
| Denom Type | Ancient |
| Numeric Denomination | AR Half-Shekel |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Uncirculated |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Holder Variety | Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5 |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
