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Melkart, Shekel (Tetradrachm) of Tyre (the thirty pieces of Judas ), Phoenicia, After 126/5 B.C. (Silver Shekel) Item number: 18.13795 Item category: Greek Coins Size: 2.9 cm D - 1 3/16” Price: US$ 1100 Obverse: Laureate bust of Melqart right. Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow, palm branch over shoulder, club in front. TYPOY IEPAE KAI AEYVOY. The famous silver tetradrachms ('shekels') of this series have achieved notoriety as the coinage with which Judas was paid his 'thirty pieces of silver' for the betrayal of Christ. Material : Silver, 14.2g Culture : Greek, Tyre, Phoenicia, 126/5 B.C. Condition : Intact