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Semitic Legend

Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 448. Estimate $750. 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008. 
Sold For $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (3.85 g, 6h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray(?) behind, Phoenician AM to right. Gitler & Tal -. VF, porous. Unusual type with Semitic legend and lacking Athens ethnic.