Coin Highlights:
Origin: PHOENICIA, TYRE
Date: Year 172 (AD 46/47)
Weight & Size: 13.70 g, 23 mm
Certification: NGC Mint State Star * | Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5
Obverse: Laureate head of Melkart right, within dotted border
Reverse: Eagle on prow to left, POB (date) and club to left, KP above ΠA monogram to right
Historical Significance:
Struck approximately 15 years after the crucifixion of Christ, shortly after the great famine in Syria (Acts 11:27–28).
Used in the Temple of Jerusalem for yearly one-half shekel contributions.
Associated with the infamous “30 pieces of silver” paid to Judas Iscariot.
Rare variety and historically important; one of the finest known Shekels on the market today.
The Tyre mint mark (club) remained to indicate Tyre’s authority, preserving historical context under Roman rule.
Condition & Appeal:
Exceptional Mint State surfaces with eye-catching luster and detail.
Perfect for collectors, museums, and biblical history enthusiasts.