Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 740. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Obol (0.59 g, 11h). Imitating Athens. Facing male(?) head; [to upper right, stag head right] / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray behind; all within incuse square. Gitler & Tal XIV.20Oa-b (same dies). VF, toned, minor die wear on obverse. Choice for issue. Rare.