SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (14.21 gms), Dated CY 174 (A.D. 48/9). NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.RPC-4673; Prieur-1434; 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, POΔ (date) above downward club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. Incredibly lustrous and well struck, this brilliant example offers quality strongRARELY /strongseen in this hotly collected type. Immensely attractive and sure to generate a great deal of spirited bidding.