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ID:     711048
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     PHOENICIA
City:     Tyre
Issuer:     Melkart Series
Date Ruled:     126 BC - 65 AD
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Half Shekel
Date Struck:     on a broad flan, with an exceptional full bust of Melkart
Weight:     7.06 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     Laureate bust of Melkart right
Reverse Description:     TUROU [IERAS K]AI ASULOU, eagle standing left on prow, palm on right wing; to left, ZM above club; Phoenician 'A' between legs, monogram to right
Primary Reference:     BMC 226 var. (monogram)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=76276
Grade:     EF, lightly toned, small edge split, minor roughness
Notes:     Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1048 Struck on a broad flan, with an exceptional full bust of Melkart