SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (14.26 gms), dated CY 32 (95/4 B.C.). NGC AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-10, 357; BMC-120. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, ΒΛ (date) above downward club; Phoenician A between legs. Well struck on a rather broad flan, this impressive example offers clear details on each side with very little handling and no problems encountered. Some hints of brilliance remain, making this specimen clearly deserving of its star for superior eye appeal.