Lot 206
A Tyrian Half Shekel
A Tyrian Half Shekel. Obv.: A portrait of Melqarth, the Phoenician Hercules, facing right. Rev.: An eagle facing left, surrounded by Greek inscription: ΤΥΡΟΥ [ІEPAΣ KAY ΑΣΥ]ΛΟΥ (of Tyre the holy and city of refuge. On right, club of Hercules. 45/6 C.E. 5.5 grams, 20 mm, axis 12.
