CNG 93, Lot: 581. Estimate $300. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Hemiobol (8mm, 0.21 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; to right, head of lion right; all within incuse square. Cf. Gitler & Tal XII.2O–3O (obols with lion head). VF, lightly toned, die break on reverse. Unpublished variety with lion head right.