The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

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

Obverse: galley with lion’s head at prow sailing left, carrying three hoplites; 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; 13.12g/7h

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

Condition: Extremely fine £2,000-£2,600

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

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