SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (14.34 gms), dated CY 47 (80/79 B.C.). NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Overstruck. HGC-10, 357; BMC-139. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, palm frond and ZM (date) above downward club; Phoenician <em>B</em> between legs, monogram to right. Struck on an impressively broad flan, this lightly handled example offers strong details and a subtle tone that combine for great eye appeal. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
