Important Ancient Coins

The East, Byblos, Azbaal (c. 350-333), Shekel, war galley left with lion's head prow ornament, zigzag row of waves below, three hoplites with round shields within, hippocamp below above sea-shell, rev. lion attacking bull to left; Phoenician legend above, 13.22g/12h (BMC 4; SNG Copenhagen 132). Very fine (£90-120)

Provenance:
Bt Pegasi