CNG 97, Lot: 396. Estimate $500. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Gaza (‘Azah). Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (13mm, 4.06 g, 2h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right; olive spray to left; all within incuse square. Gitler & Tal V.10D; Fischer-Bossert, Notes 13; HGC 10, 534. VF, toned, some porosity. Very rare.

From the Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.