CNG 96, Lot: 561. Estimate $500. Sold for $2500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Ashdod (Azotos). Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Obol (8mm, 0.50 g, 1h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right; olive spray to left; all within incuse square. Cf. Gitler & Tal I.2O–5O; cf. HGC 10, 479–81. VF, toned, struck with worn obverse die, area of weak strike on reverse. Very rare.