SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (12.84 gms), dated CY 5 (122/1 B.C.). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed.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, LE (date) above downward club; M between legs. Some brushing is evident as is noted, but nevertheless a solid representative of this popular Biblical type with clear details throughout.