Extremely Rare Philistian ‘Owl’

244, Lot: 227. Estimate $200. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 16.02 g, 10h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right; Aramaic mim on neckguard / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; lion’s head in right field. Gitler & Tal -; SNG ANS 2. Fine, some flatness on obverse, deep test cuts on reverse. Extremely rare.