Description

Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auctions, Sale: 125, Lot: 152. AR Tetradrachm of Trajan. PHOENICIA, Tyre. 26 mm. 15,40 gr. Dated COS 5 (103-110 AD). VF, toned, scratches under tone. From the John F. Sullivan Collection. Estimate $100 (in 2005).

Obverse: Laureate head right; club before; beneath, eagle standing right.

Reverse: Laureate bust of Melkart-Herakles right, lion's skin tied at throat.

BMC Phoenicia pg. 300, 11

Prieur 1495