Description: Greece, Near East/Holy Land. Hellenistic Period. Phoenicia, Tyre AR (Silver) shekel. Dated Civic Year 175 or 49/50 AD. AU; fresh and clear example of the popular Biblical issue. This type is the "30 pieces of silver" that Judas was paid to betray Jesus Christ. This piece struck after Christ's death and only twenty years before the final destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, making it one of the final Tyrian shekels ever struck. Rare. Design: Laureate head of Heracles-Melqart (fusion of Greek & local Phoenician deities) right, wearing Nemean Lion skin around neck / Eagle perched left; date above club in left field Ref. DCA Tyre 654. HGC 10, 357. Dimensions: 24 mm / 13.46 gm / 12h Provenance: Malloy Auction XLIII (31 May 1996), lot 223 Condition: AU; virtually as struck. Rare later date shekel, struck at the very end of the famous series. All coins are guaranteed authentic and backed by Miller Ancients’ returns policy. Miller Ancients is a New York-based ancient coin firm that is proud to offer 15 years of experience and has sold over 10,000 coins to date. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Price: 1945 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-11-21T15:24:00.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Shekel
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 50 AD
Era: Ancient
Grade: AU 50
Variety: Late issue under Roman Rule
