Lot 4235

Description

Phoenicia, Byblos, Uzzibaal (Azbaal), c.365-350BC, silver dishekel (25mm, 13.14 g), obv. three warriors holding shields, standing on galley left on waves, prow ending in lion's head, below, hippocamp left above murex, Phoenician 'ZO' above dorsal fin, reverse, lion attacking bull to left, Phoenician script above 'Uzzibal, king of Gebal', (S.6013 Betlyon 14 var. (no 'ZO'), SNG Cop. 132). Toned, some striking weakness as usual, minor porosity on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex Pegasi Auction Sale 16, May 8, 2007 (lot 178).