By: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
lot # 2346 - ancient greek coinage
Phoenicia, Byblos. 'Ozb'al. Silver Shekel (13.2 g), ca. 394-352 BC. Galley sailing left above waves, carrying three hoplites; below, hippocamp left above murex shell, Aramaic 'ZO' between galley and hippocamp. Reverse ''Ozba'al, King of Gebal', lion bringing down bull left. Cf. Betlyon 14 (lacking 'ZO'); Hoover 133. Delicately toned and excellent metal. A rather choice example for the issue. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400.
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