Bidspirit auction | PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126 BC-AD 65.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126 BC-AD 65. Silver (AR) HALF Shekel Dated CY 51 (76/5 BC). Weight 6.93 grams, Diameter 22 mm. - Descriptions of the type : Laureate bust of Melkart right / Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond over right wing; to left, AN (date) above club; A to right, Phoenician B between legs; TYPOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY around. Tyre Half Shekel Used for Second JERUSALEM Temple Donations.