TYRE, PHOENICIA AR SHEKEL, KINK UZZIMILK
HGC 10, 349, SNG Cop. 306, Betlyon 37, Very Fine, slight graininess, 20mm, 8.38 grams, Struck 340/339 B.C.E.
Obverse: Melqart, holding reins and bow, riding hippocamp to right above two lines of waves, dolphin to right, below
Reverse: Owl standing to right, head facing; crook and flail in over left shoulder, date (in Aramaic 10 - 340/339 B.C.E.) on right
Nice detail on this early historic coin. Photo contrast is strong. Toning lighter and more even in hand and has nice eye appeal!
Ex: Robert Thompson Collection, Philadephia PA
