SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (14.36 gms), CY 52 (75/4 B.C.). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.BMC-144; HGC-10, 357. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, BN (date) above downward club; A to right, Phoenician letter between legs. Rather boldly struck and with an immensely deep and attractive cabinet tone, this alluring piece should generate a good deal of interest and spirited bidding.