Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 738. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (2.34 g, 9h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye; H on cheek / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Cf. Gitler & Tal XI.8-10D. VF, toned, surfaces a little rough. Apparently unpublished.