Phoenicia, Tyre, (Year 28) 99/98 BC. Silver Tetradrachm -- Shekel Obverse: Laurerate bust of Melqarth right. Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; HK and club to left of Eagle; Phoenician letter between legs; monograms to right; Year 28. Rouvier 2009 var (monogram) Condition: Nice EF, much better than picture, choice smooth metal. Good centering on obverse. Full eagle on reverse. Compare to CNG 47, lot 594, estimated at $750 and sold for $775 + 10%. This coin has great silver, an artistically styled portrait and high relief. There is some horde patina in some recessed parts of the hair which does not detract. The eagle is fully feathered. The coin has virtually no wear. Size: 14.30 grams; 29 mm flan; 4 mm thick at hair above ear . References: BMC, not listed; SNG Copenhagen, not listed.