Greek Coinages, Byblos: Shekel, struck under ‘Urimilk III, c. 351-50

Obverse: galley with lion’s head at prow sailing left, carrying three hoplites stylised; hippocamp and murex shell below stylised waves; Punic characters in field

Reverse: ‘wrmlk mlk gbl [in Punic script]: lion grounding bull; the bull’s knees buckling and its head turned up in despair

Metal: silver; Phoenician weight standard; 13.16g/6h

References: Elayi/Elayi IV.3.1 [O2/R2]; Betlyon 18; BMC p.96, –

Condition: Dark patina with a little roughness, otherwise good very fine £300-£360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Bt Baldwin, November 1950