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LOT 2763

Estimate
GBP (£) 30 - 40
EUR (€) 35 - 46
USD ($) 40 - 54


Phoenicia, Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.

Two hoplites, holding shields, on galley to left, prow ending in lion's head; below, hippocamp to left / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. HGC 10, 137. 0.91gr, 10mm, 12h.

Near Very Fine.

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.

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