CNG 84, Lot: 740. Estimate $1500. Sold for $6000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (14mm, 3.53 g, 6h). Hybrid janiform head, the left facing, the right in profile right, both surmounted by lion right, head reverted / Helmeted head of Athena right; linear devices in corners (only two visible); all within incuse square. Gitler & Tal XIV.35Dc (same rev. die). VF, find patina. Extremely rare, the fourth drachm known of this type, and the only one without a test cut on the reverse.